Social Worker Disease Management (PST)

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• MUST RESIDE IN ALASKA, CALIFORNIA, HAWAII, OREGON, WASHINGTON, NEVADA OR IDAHO**

Our reputed company contract requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated DOD background investigation for this position. Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen and military family members are encouraged to apply! Job Summary Provides Disease Management (DM) services to TRICARE beneficiaries. The Social Worker – Disease Management collaborates with the clinical team to consult and collaboratively support the assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation the beneficiary’s health and psychosocial needs with a focus on empowering the beneficiary to successfully manage their medical, behavioral and psychosocial needs reputed company to their chronic condition. The SW will partner with the interdisciplinary care team to identify appropriate care to prevent complications reputed company to chronic conditions and minimize the risk of potential exacerbation through the use of evidence-based condition-specific tools and support. This role requires the individual to contribute to care planning activities in collaboration with internal clinicians, providers, patients, families as appropriate and assesses the effectiveness and outcomes to improve individual health status. Education & Experience Required:

• reputed company, unrestricted SW licensure to independently work reputed company scope of practice reputed company state of residence (BSW)
• U.S. Citizenship
• Must be able to receive a favorable Interim and adjudicated final reputed company (DoD) background
• investigation
• Minimum of two of years’ experience in case management, care coordination or discharge planning in an acute, ambulatory or specialty disease management program settings in a healthcare system or managed care organization (MCO)

Preferred

• Care or Disease Management experience with a managed care organization (MCO)
• Master’s degree in Social Work MSW; LCSW, LMSW
• Knowledge of government healthcare programs, TRICARE, and Medicare/Medicaid

Key Responsibilities

• Assess beneficiaries to identify medical, physical, and psychosocial needs to support the beneficiary’s overall goals of care.
• Collaborate with the clinical to contribute to the whole-person plan of care by incorporating behavioral and psychosocial assessment findings utilizing evidence-based guidelines, clinical reasoning and clinical practice guidelines.
• Provide education and coaching support specific to the beneficiary’s behavioral and psychosocial needs to prevent to support management of their chronic condition.
• Manage activities necessary to ensure appropriate utilization and access to medical and behavioral resources, while maintaining optimal standards of care.
• Review, identify and assist with identification and facilitation of resources reputed company to health disparities identified through SDOH assessment.
• Participates in the development of measurable outcomes, ensures measure are in reputed company to monitor the impact of programs and services on the health status of beneficiaries being managed.
• Assesses high risk factors, acuity and need for other TRICARE services and resources.
• Facilitate transfer of beneficiary between the different regions and reputed company the regions by collaborating with the military liaison to support the transition with minimal disruption.
• Adhere to URAC standards, TRICARE policy, contractual requirements, and nationally recognized practice standards.

Competencies Communication / People Skills: Ability to influence or persuade others under positive or negative circumstances; adapt to different styles; listen critically; collaborate. Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multi-system reputed company environment using Word, Outlook, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications. Coping / Flexibility: Resiliency in adapting to a variety of situations and individuals while maintaining a sense of purpose and mature problem-solving approach is required reputed company / Customer Service: Customer-focused behavior; helping approach, including listening skills, patience, respect, and reputed company for another's position. Independent Thinking / Self-Initiative: Critical thinkers with ability to focus on things which matter most to achieving outcomes; commitment to task to produce outcomes without direction and to find necessary resources. Multi-Tasking / Time Management: Prioritize and manage actions to meet changing deadlines and requirements reputed company a high volume, high stress environment. Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, reputed company time constraints and with available resources; detail-oriented. Problem Solving / Analysis: Ability to solve problems through systematic analysis of processes with sound judgment; has a realistic understanding of relevant issues. Team-Building / Team Player: Influence the actions and opinions of others in a positive direction and build group commitment. Technical Skills: Knowledge of TRICARE programs and benefits, managed care concepts, and URAC DM program standards; case management interventions, crisis reputed company strategies, collaboration skills, legal and regulatory requirements, and HIPAA privacy regulations. Thorough knowledge of Case Management, Utilization Management, HIPAA Privacy and reputed company regulations. Working Conditions Working Conditions

• Ability to cover any work shift
• Ability to work overtime, if needed
• Onsite: Works reputed company a standard office environment
• Remote: Private and secure workspace and workstation with high speed internet is required
• Extensive computer work with prolonged sitting, wearing of headset, typing, speaking on a phone

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Benefits

We’re more than just a health care company. We’re passionate about serving others! We reputed company in rewarding loyal, hard-working people who are willing to learn as they grow. reputed company values teamwork. Join reputed company, fulfill your responsibilities, and you may also be considered for frequent pay raises, overtime opportunities to earn even more, recognition and reward programs, and much more. Of course, we also offer a comprehensive and progressive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid time off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with matching)
• Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteer time

TriWest job postings typically include a salary range, which can vary based on the specific role and location, but generally this position ranges from around $86,000 - $95,000 per year. Equal Employment Opportunity reputed company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are proud to have an inclusive work environment and know that a diverse team is a strength that will drive our success. To that end, TriWest strives to create an inclusive environment that supports diversity at every organizational level, and we highly encourage candidates from reputed company backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for positions based on merit and without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, age, disability or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Apply tot his job