Social Worker, MSW

City/State

Harrisonburg, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Quality Care Network in Harrisonburg VA is looking to hire a Remote Part-time Social Worker, MSW.

Must be able to work 20 hours per week. Hours of operations are Monday- Friday from 7:30am- 5:30pm.

This is a remote position; however, candidates must reside in the Harrisonburg area and surrounding areas as travel is required.

Key members of the Population Health Team, the Social Worker, MSW, will contribute to results as defined by the principles of value-based care. The position will collaborate with and serve as an expert consultant to the Population Health RNs, providers, and practice staff to engage in management approaches, which optimize desired health outcomes. Responsibilities will include acting as an advocate for the patient (beneficiary, member), family and/or significant others, acting as a liaison between providers, patients, care team members, skilled nursing facilities, home health, hospital staff and community partners/resources. Acts as a resource to assist patients in need of community-based program assistance and empowers the patient with the skills to navigate the process for obtaining appropriate medical care and community assistance.
 

Education:

• Masters in social work required.

Experience:

• 2 years' experience in direct patient care and/or case management required.
•  Experience working with the frail or elderly population preferred.
•  Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and CMS regulations.

Keywords: Social Worker, MSW, Case Management, CMS

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.