Case Management Social Worker

Pediatric Case Management Social Worker

Location: Santa Barbara, CA (Hybrid/Remote)

Department: Medical Management

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Pediatric Case Management Social Worker to support children and individuals transitioning to adult care services with complex healthcare needs. This role focuses on coordinating care, connecting families to community resources, and supporting transitions into adulthood.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and reassessments of pediatric members

• Develop and manage individualized care plans

• Coordinate care across providers, agencies, and community services

• Support transition planning (ages 16-21) for pediatric members

• Connect members to:

• Housing resources

• Government programs

• Behavioral health and community services

• Provide crisis intervention resources and support

• Act as a liaison between healthcare teams and external programs (e.g., CCS)

• Maintain an active caseload and ensure follow-up on member needs

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and community partners

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

• 3+ years of clinical experience (LCSW can substitute for 2 years)

• Strong care coordination/case management experience

• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Preferred:

• Experience in managed care / Medi-Cal / Medicaid

• Pediatric or special needs population experience

• Knowledge of community and behavioral health resources

• Bilingual (Spanish)

• CCM certification

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel locally for meetings

• Valid driver's license

• Comfortable working with families in sensitive situations

• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

If you are interested please apply here or email your resume to ggarcher @actalentservices.com!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Santa Barbara, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2026.

About Actalent

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