Position Summary:
Under the direction of Los Angeles Campus Medical Director, Director of Clinical Integration, and collaborating closely with the RMG social work department, Case management, Cal-MediConnect and Medi-Cal teams, the Los Angeles Region Social Worker is responsible for assisting in the successful implementation of the Los Angeles Virtual Care Clinic and social work services for LA Region. This program is designed to provide individualized assessment and care management to Los Angeles Region members who are at high risk for admissions, readmissions and for members at risk for complex hospitalizations and/or long term health management needs. The Los Angeles Region Social Worker will provide in-depth psychosocial assessment of Los Angeles Region members through home, hospital, SNF, clinics, and other location visits, and develop care plan in collaboration with the inpatient team, outpatient team, and other contracted health care practitioners. In addition, the Los Angeles Region Social Worker will provide knowledge, expertise, resources that are specific to Los Angeles Region members as well as information and referrals to community resources and services; and benefits independent of product line.
The Los Angeles Region Social Worker is responsible, along with other members of Los Angeles Region Management Team, for contributing to the clinical, quality, financial and patient satisfaction outcomes of Regal Medical Group. Provide assistance to members and their families in the form of social services guidance, resource referral, and crisis intervention as required. Interpret psychosocial implications of illness to attending Providers and staff as needed. Capable of being independent with decision-making within the Scope of Practice and Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Working as a team member within the Los Angeles Virtual Care Clinic, Case Management, appropriate providers and agencies to focus on care coordination of Los Angeles Region members and their families to navigate through complex care needs.
- Provide psychosocial assessment of Los Angeles Region members through home, hospital, SNF, clinics and other location visits. Provide community resources related to clothing, housing/homeless prevention, limited financial resources, home maintenance repair, referrals, food, safety in the home, transportation, and utilities assistance.
- Develop individual treatment plans and make recommendation for members. Implement treatment plan using appropriate modalities, including crisis intervention, community contacts, diversion and triage.
- Collaborate with Los Angeles Virtual Care Clinic team, medical management team, case management team, and other professionals to identify drivers of hospital admissions; reduce hospital and ER admissions.
Education and / or Experience:
- Master’s Degree Minimum.
- Licensed LCSW or MSW
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Previous experience working in a hospital setting
- High level knowledge of Case Management processes and principles
- Knowledge Medical, HMO, Medicare and Cal MediConnect covered services
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Relocate:
- Los Angeles, CA 90027: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90027