Social Worker/LMSW HP

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Performs case management activities across the continuum of care in order to promote and facilitate quality, cost effective outcomes and minimize fragmentation of health care delivery for the assigned member population. The Health Plan Case Manager identifies and coordinates short and long term needs of catastrophically/chronically ill and/or injured children/adolescents and their families. Members may have behavioral health conditions, pediatric conditions, high risk pregnancy, targeted chronic conditions or be in need of transition of care services. The Case Manager acts as a member advocate, facilitates communication and coordinates care with physicians, clinics, hospital facilities, family, caregivers and other healthcare providers and implements creative solutions to meet members health care needs without compromising quality outcomes. Expectations also include supporting health risk reduction through behavioral change and patient education. Case Management activities are completed primarily by telephone.

Education:

• Master of Social Work degree from an accredited school required.

• Three (3) years experience in a case management role required; five (5) years preferred.

• Competent in Microsoft Office software, general computer knowledge and ability to type and use computers required.

• Knowledge of case management standards of practice, motivational interviewing and supporting behavioral change required.

• Experience with case or disease management in a health plan environment preferred.

• Pediatric experience desirable.

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) Preferred. No testing requirement.

Must be able to:

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Provide excellent telephonic customer service.

• Organize and prioritize multiple activities.

• Work with individuals from diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds.

Certification/Licensure:

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) current, unrestricted Texas license required.

• Certification in Case Management (CCM) preferred.

About Us:

Cook Children's Health Plan

Cook Children's Health Plan provides vital coverage to nearly 120,000 people in low-income families who qualify for government-sponsored programs in our six county service region. Cook Children's Health Plan provides health coverage for CHIP, CHIP Perinatal, STAR (Medicaid) and STAR Kids Members in the Tarrant county service area. The counties we serve includes Tarrant, Johnson, Denton, Parker, Hood and Wise.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.