Social Worker (LSW/LCSW) - Health Alliance

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The Social Worker acts in a consultant capacity within the multidisciplinary care team and facilitates psychosocial screening with members who are referred by case management programs. They collaborate with the care team (CMs, physicians, nurses, community agencies, etc.) to manage members' psychosocial and behavioral issues. They also execute on many of the psychosocial aspects of the care plan with the primary care team (CM and physician).

• Can service as primary care coordinator when member needs require the soical work expertise.
• Works with Care Coordinators and CTI Care Coordinators to manage socioeconomic and psychosocial support as needed
• Conducts socioeconomic and psychosocial evaluation.
• Recommends community or network resources to which members can be referred or steered
• Organizes community resources for members through contact and negotiations with external providers of these services.
• Facilitates end-of-life discussions, transfers, and placement.