Social Worker, Case Manager

Bham-Corporate Office Birmingham, AL 35203, USA Description Social Workers! VIVA HEALTH, ranked one of the nation's Best Places to Work by Modern Healthcare, is currently seeking a Social Worker, Case Manager to join our team in Birmingham, AL! Location: Birmingham, AL. Please note that for this position, Viva Health can ONLY consider candidates who reside in the Shelby or Jefferson county areas. VIVA HEALTH knows that social work is not just a job, it is a calling. If you would like to fulfill your calling in healthcare, check us out! We offer regular hours with no mandatory nights or weekends. This way you can do what you love at work and can take care of the people you love at home! We also offer a great benefits package including tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents, paid parental leave, and paid day for community service, just to name a few! VIVA HEALTH employees are a part of the communities they serve and proudly partner with members on their healthcare journeys. Come join our team! The Social Worker, Case Manager is responsible for the assessment of the social, emotional and environmental needs of Alabama Coordinated Health Network (ACHN) patients to improve the medical compliance and health outcomes of populations served. This role identifies barriers to medical compliance such as lack of transportation, illiteracy, or other social determinants that impact a patient's health; and ensures services are delivered and continuity of care is maintained. This individual analyzes the home and community environment and makes autonomous decisions regarding the development of appropriate patient centred care plans and goals. These services are provided primarily in community and home settings via phone and/or in person. Local daytime travel is required via a reliable means of transportation insured following Company policy. This position will have work-from-home opportunities. REQUIRED Licensed BSW Current SW license in good standing with the appropriate State of Alabama board Valid driver's license in good standing One to three years in a community-based clinical role PREFERRED Licensed MSW Experience in case management, human services, public health, or experience with the underinsured population Ceritified Case Management Also requires willingness to submit to vaccine testing and screening, and may require significant face-to-face member contact with duties performed away from the principal place of business. All positions require excellent interview and telephone skills as well as the ability to deal with recipients in a caring and helpful manner. The Case Managers should have a working knowledge of health-related service delivery systems and excellent communication and relationship skills. This position requires the ability to analyze varied environmental factors to members' well-being and work independently in an autonomous setting and the ability to locate, augment, and develop resources, including information on services offered by other agencies. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr