Social Worker

BuzzClan Job Description

Position Title : Social Worker

Client : CalOptima Health

Work Schedule : Monday – Friday, 8 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM

Salary Range : $32.70 – $40.00 / hour

BuzzClan is a leading workforce solutions and IT consulting firm, connecting talented professionals with top healthcare organizations across the United States. Our mission is to help healthcare providers deliver excellence in patient and community care through exceptional staffing and support services.

We are proud to partner with CalOptima Health , a respected public health plan serving Orange County, California, to fill a Social Worker position within their Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) — a program designed to improve the lives of older adults through coordinated care and compassionate support.

Position Summary

BuzzClan, on behalf of CalOptima Health , is seeking an experienced Social Worker to provide case management and care coordination services to elderly and high-need members through the MSSP Program . The Social Worker will collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to assess member needs, develop care plans, connect members with community resources, and promote independence and quality of life for participants.

This is a full telework position requiring strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills, along with a commitment to CalOptima Health’s mission of accessible, high-quality, and equitable care for all members.

Duties & Responsibilities

Care Management (70%)

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to identify and address psychosocial needs, including financial issues, transportation, and community support services.
• Coordinate the member’s psychosocial care needs utilizing internal and external resources.
• Work with utilization management and community partners to identify members who would benefit from case management services.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine member needs, strengths, and available resources.
• Develop individualized care management service plans that incorporate assessment results, resource coordination, and education.
• Serve as a liaison between CalOptima Health and community agencies, organizations, and state personnel.
• Monitor all services provided to members, ensuring proper use of resources and timely delivery of care.
• Evaluate member progress, anticipate future needs, and promote independence and decision-making.
• Provide education and advocacy to members and families to enhance self-sufficiency and access to care.
• Maintain detailed documentation of case management plans, interventions, and outcomes to demonstrate quality and cost-effective care.
• Initiate case conferences as needed to address complex member needs.

Support Services (25%)

Other Duties (5%)

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Physical Requirements

Work Environment

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