Care Coordination Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Temporary Care Coordination Manager (LCSW) - Medicare D-SNP

Position Type: Temporary / Contract Assignment

Location: California-based (Remote / Hybrid with very rare office visits)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch)

Compensation: $52.00 - $58.00 / hour (Dependent on experience)

About the Role

Are you an experienced clinical social worker looking for a high-impact, rewarding short-term project? We are seeking a dedicated Temporary Care Coordination Manager (LCSW) to step in and champion the health, dignity, and independence of our Medicare Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) members.

This role offers the comfort of a primarily remote work environment, but requires candidates to reside in California and live within reasonable driving distance of one of our regional hubs for occasional, very rare in-office needs. Under limited supervision, you will hit the ground running-actively managing individualized care plans, serving as a strategic guide through the managed care ecosystem, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Design Individualized Pathways: Develop, implement, and manage member-centered intervention plans for D-SNP members referred to the Care Coordination program, driving optimal outcomes in a cost-effective manner.

• Be the Bridge & Navigator: Work hand-in-hand with our interdisciplinary Care Coordination team to educate and empower members, caregivers, providers, and agencies as they navigate the managed care continuum.

• Champion Program Quality: Participate directly in program evaluations and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring our D-SNP program remains highly effective and fully compliant with regulatory requirements.

What You Bring (Requirements)

• Location & Residence: Must currently reside in California. Applicants must live within reasonable driving distance to at least one of the following locations for rare, occasional onsite commitments:

  • Scotts Valley, CA

  • Salinas, CA

  • Merced, CA

  • Mariposa, CA

• Licensure: Active and continuous maintenance, in good standing, of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license issued by the State of California.

• Education: A Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) or a closely related field.

• Experience: At least two (2) years of social service experience within an acute care, community-based, or managed care environment. This must include direct experience developing and managing member-centered care plans.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience navigating Medicare, Medi-Cal, and/or D-SNP populations .

• Familiarity with Enhanced Care Management (ECM) , Community Supports (CS) , and/or Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) coordination.

• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish or English/Hmong).

Assignment Details & Compensation

• Job Type: Temporary hourly contract assignment.

• Pay: $52.00 to $58.00 per hour, paid weekly based on experience and clinical expertise.

• Predictable Schedule: Maintain an excellent routine with a structured, daytime Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule.

• Lunch: Includes a dedicated, unpaid 1-hour lunch break every day.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

* As a job position within our Care Management division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, access and handling of patient medical records, providing medical care inside a patient's residential address, driving, prescription and other drug access and administration, and working with vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Company Description

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?

Company Description

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.\r\n\r\nOur commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?