Social Work Case Manager

Company: Anthem, Inc.
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

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• NEW! Didn't find a job that is right for you? Join a Talent Network to stay informed on news and job opportunities with the Anthem Team! It is important that you apply using an email address which is unique to you and not shared with a friend, relative, spouse, or significant other. Our recruiting system uses your email address as your unique identifier. If you apply with a shared email address, your application will overwrite any previous applicant record with the same email address. Additionally, please ensure that you use a valid email address, free from typos, as there are a variety of communications which may be sent to the email address with which you apply Social Work Case Manager Your Talent. Our Vision. At Anthem, Inc., it's a powerful combination, and the foundation upon which we're creating greater access to care for our members, greater value for our customers, and greater health for our communities. Join us and together we will drive the future of health care. This is an exceptional opportunity to do innovative work that means more to you and those we serve at one of America's leading health benefits companies and a Fortune Top 50 Company. Responsible for ensuring effective psychosocial intervention, positively impacting a patient's ability to manage his/her chronic illness. Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
  • Utilizes available community, government, and/or client resources needed to address participant's limitations or support interventions in the management of the participant's chronic condition.
  • Manages behavioral and psychosocial needs that result in improved clinical and financial outcomes and delivers social work interventions.
  • Assists members to effectively utilize available resources to meet their personal health needs and help them develop their own capabilities.
  • Evaluates members' ability to independently manage self and locate alternative resources when limitations are identified via a Social Work Psychosocial evaluation.
  • Provides guidance to members seeking alternative solutions to specific social, cultural or financial problems that impact their ability to manage their healthcare needs.
  • Evaluates members' strengths related to health self-management, develops strategies to support healthcare needs and implements plans in support of case decisions.
  • Facilitates and coordinates behavioral health resources as individual member needs are identified. Qualifications Requirements
    • Requires an MS (at a minimum) in Social Work; 3 years of experience in case management in a health care environment; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
    • Current unrestricted LCSW (or equivalent) license in State of California required.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
    • Bilingual language skills a plus.
    • Experience with discharge planning a plus.
    • Experience with managed care a plus.
    • Experience with education of medical condition a plus.
    • Position is work from home, must live within commutable distance to Anthem office.
    • Potential assignments in these counties: Alameda, Butte, Fresno, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Benito, Tulare Anthem, Inc. is ranked as one of America's Most Admired Companies among health insurers by Fortune magazine and is a 2019 DiversityInc magazine Top 50 Company for Diversity. To learn more about our company and apply, please visit us at careers.antheminc.com. An Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. Please be advised that Anthem only accepts resumes from agencies that have a signed agreement with Anthem. Accordingly, Anthem is not obligated to pay referral fees to any agency that is not a party to an agreement with Anthem. Thus, any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Anthem. EEO is the Law Please use the links below to review statements of protection from discrimination under Federal law for job applicants and employees. Anthem, Inc. is committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensuring equal opportunity to apply and compete for jobs. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please email Human Resources at ability@icareerhelp.com for further assistance. *WARNING : Please beware of phishing scams that solicit interviews or promote work-at-home opportunities, some of which may pose as legitimate companies. Please be advised that Anthem will never ask you for a credit card, send you a check, or ask you for any type of payment as part of consideration for employment with our company. If you feel that you have been the victim of a scam such as this, please report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission here by selecting the 'Rip-offs and Imposter Scams' option. Anthem requires a completed online application for consideration of employment for any position.

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