Social Worker, Senior

Your Role The Care Management Clinical Social Work team helps Blue Shield members with complex social determinants of health by conducting psychosocial assessments, developing care plans, and providing intensive interventions. The Care Management Social Worker will report to the Manager and/or Senior Manager of Care Management Clinical Social Work. In this role you will be assessing members and linking to appropriate levels of care, linking to community resources, and coordinating with BSC nurses as well as BSC providers. Job Description Your Role The Care Management Clinical Social Work team helps Blue Shield members with complex social determinants of health by conducting psychosocial assessments, developing care plans, and providing intensive interventions. The Care Management Social Worker will report to the Manager and/or Senior Manager of Care Management Clinical Social Work. In this role you will be assessing members and linking to appropriate levels of care, linking to community resources, and coordinating with BSC nurses as well as BSC providers. Responsibilities Your Work Collaborate with case managers and other team members to complete member assessments related to social and resource needs to support member access to services Collaborate with service coordination staff and act as liaison to ensure timely and accurate response to customer need Collaborate with providers to support members treatment plan and care needs Recognize the clients right to self-determination as it relates to the ethical principle of autonomy, including the client/family's right to make informed choices that may not promote the best outcomes, as determined by the healthcare team Assess members health behaviors, cultural influences and clients belief/value system and evaluates all information related to current/proposed treatment plan and in and work in accordance with clinical practice guidelines to identify potential barriers Manage a caseload of members across multiple lines of business Participate in team trainings, case conferences and CEU opportunities as needed Actively participate in team meetings, and the continued development of the Social Work Department Complete all necessary training for your role and engage in continued process improvement initiatives as appropriate Your Knowledge And Experience MS or MA in social work, or other related behavioral health field Current CA LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or other related clinical licensure 3 years of experience with behavioral health and substance use treatment Experience conducting thorough assessments, developing care plans, and providing necessary interventions identified Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point, and the ability to learn and utilize multiple systems/databases Excellent analytical, communication skills, written skills, time management, and organizational skills Our Values Honest. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards. We build trust by doing what we say we're going to do and by acknowledging and correcting where we fall short. Human. We strive to be our authentic selves, listening and communicating effectively, and showing empathy towards others by walking in their shoes. Courageous. We stand up for what we believe in and are committed to the hard work necessary to achieve our ambitious goals. About Us About Blue Shield of California As of January 2025, Blue Shield of California became a subsidiary of Ascendiun. Ascendiun is a nonprofit corporate entity that is the parent to a family of organizations including Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan; Altais, a clinical services company; and Stellarus, a company designed to scale healthcare solutions. Together, these organizations are referred to as the Ascendiun Family of Companies. At Blue Shield of California, our mission is to create a healthcare system worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable. We are transforming health care in a way that genuinely serves our nonprofit mission by lowering costs, improving quality, and enhancing the member and physician experience. To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals. Blue Shield is a U.S. News Best Company to work for, a Deloitte U.S. Best Managed Company and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace. We were recognized by Fair360 as a Top Regional Company, and one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States by Points of Light. Here at Blue Shield, we strive to make a positive change across our industry and communities – join us! Our Values Honest. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards. We build trust by doing what we say we're going to do and by acknowledging and correcting where we fall short. Human. We strive to listen and communicate effectively, showing empathy by understanding others' perspectives. Courageous. We stand up for what we believe in and are committed to the hard work necessary to achieve our ambitious goals. Our Workplace Model We believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility - providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce. Our workplace model is designed around intentional in-person interaction, collaboration, connection, creativity and flexibility: For most teams, this means coming into the office two days per week. Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location, out of state employees, and employees in certain member-facing roles should work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need. For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being. The Company reserves the right to require more presence in the office based on business needs, and requirements are subject to change with periodic reviews. Physical Requirements Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day. Equal Employment Opportunity External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 20261462 Job Category : Healthcare Services and Operations Posting Date : 2026-08-14T17:08:22+00:00 Job Schedule : Full time Locations : Woodland Hills, CA, United States CA, United States Long Beach, CA, United States El Dorado Hills, CA, United States Lodi, CA, United States Oakland, CA, United States Rancho Cordova, CA, United States Redding, CA, United States San Diego, CA, United States Pay Range for California : $81950.00 to $122870.00 Pay Range for Bay Area : $92380.00 to $138508.00 Note : Please note that this range represents the pay range for this and many other positions at Blue Shield that fall into this pay grade. Blue Shield salaries are based on a variety of factors, including the candidate experience, location (California, Bay Area, or outside California), and current employee salaries for similar roles. Role can be filled by a candidate requiring sponsorship : No #J-18808-Ljbffr Blue Shield of California