Social Work Care Consultant

Provides care management through a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation and advocacy for options and services to meet members health needs through communication and available resources, while promoting quality cost-effective outcomes. Maintains members in the most independent living situation possible; ensures consistent care along entire health care continuum by assessing and closely monitoring members needs and status. Provides care management services and authorizes/ coordinates services within a capitated managed care system.  Closely communicates and collaborates with primary care practitioners, interdisciplinary team and family members.  Works under general supervision. Qualifications Licensure:  License and current registration to practice as a Licensed Social Worker in New York State.  Valid drivers license may be required, as determined by operational/regional needs. Education:  Masters degree in Social Work after successfully completing a prescribed course of study at a graduate school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and the Education Dept. and who is certified or licensed by the Education Dept to practice Social Work Education in New York State, required.  Case Management Certification, preferred.  Experience:  Minimum of five years LMSW experience, at least two years in a case management and/or community based environment preferred.  Bilingual skills may be required, as determined by operational needs.  Clinical expertise in geriatrics, Long Term care and Managed care experience preferred.

Please refer to job code 017189 when responding to this ad.

Category:	Healthcare/Social Services
	> Behavioral/Mental Health
Location:	Manhattan, NY
County:	County
ZIP Code:
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Visiting Nurse Service of New York
Phone:	email only please
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