Position: HCBA Social Worker

Pay Range: $50,000-$78,000 PER YR

Reporting To: HCBA Lead MSW, HCBA Program Manager

Work Type: Remote (Must be based in California)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The HCBA Social Worker oversees the social and emotional needs of the client and

their families. The MSW ensures all necessary documentation and eligibility are met so that the

a client can have the support needed and discussed in the Plan of Treatment (POT).

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. MSW preferred BSW required.
2. Experience in a health care setting preferred.
3. Active driver�s license.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Proficiency in the use of computers.
6. Detail oriented and organized.
7. Proven ability to work in a faced paced environment.
8. Ability to meet assigned deadlines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following is a representation of the major responsibilities and duties of this position. The

Agency will make reasonable accommodations to allow otherwise qualified applicants with

disabilities to perform essential functions.

• MSW is assigned a caseload of which they are the �Social Worker� part of the Case
• Management Team (CMT) for each client.
• The MSW must ensure proper tracking, charting, progress notes and case records for
• each enrolled client within time guidelines and is completed according to Agency policy
• and procedure. Document patient intervention and response to intervention accurately,
• using established guidelines.
• MSW must ensure proper timekeeping and scheduling as discussed with their supervisor.
• MSW must work collaboratively with the RN on their Case Management Team.
• The MSW must report all signs of abuse or neglect to DHCS and the Ombudsman (if
• abuse or neglect occurs in a facility) or DHCS and APS (if abuse or neglect occurs in
• Physical home).
• MSW provides the applicant with the necessary documentation including Freedom of
• Choice, HIPAA regulations, and consent forms prior to beginning any case management work.
• MSW ensures that their clients have active Medi-cal eligibility each month. Medi-cal eligibility needs to be confirmed in the first few days of each month for each client.
• MSW must schedule client visits as needed by inputting them into the appropriate
• calendars.
• MSW must attempt to complete most visit records by the end of the
• second week of the month.
• MSW follows-up or visits depending on the needs of each client.
• MSW must document a case note on any casework they do for a client within 24 hours of the work being done. Case notes must be clear and concise with objective information.
• Contact information must be documented in MedCompass and NetSmart.
• MSW will complete Acuity Assessments (Biopsychosocial) and any other assessment that is needed and complete documentation within required timeframes.
• MSW works with the participants, their legal representatives, circles of support, and/or
• primary care physicians and providers to ensure their safety, services, and goals are met.
• Develop goals associated with the participant�s assessed needs, individual circumstances, and preferences.
• Mitigate risk and minimize disruption in services.
• Recognize when services identified in the POT are available through friends,
• family, and/or publicly funded programs and provide referrals when necessary.
• Implement the POT, which includes identifying service providers and community resources to help assure the timely, effective, and efficient mobilization and
• allocation of the services.
• Identify (and organize training, if necessary), backup caregivers who are willing and able to provide unpaid support if/when waiver service providers do not arrive when scheduled.
• Provide information, education, counseling, and advocacy to, and on behalf of, participants.
• Provide support in accessing waiver support services including home modifications, and personal care services.
• MSW assists patients and families to utilize family and community agencies.
• Establishing a care coordination schedule based on the needs and acuity of the participant as determined by their initial service needs assessment and subsequent reassessments.
• Respects the patient's and family's rights and property as defined by the federal and state laws. Always maintains and conserves confidentiality of patient and agency information conforming with HIPAA regulations.
• Driving may be required to geographical areas that are covered by the company.
• Regularly attends and participates in scheduled case conferences, staff meetings and Agency in-services.
• Attends all State mandated in-service training.
• Familiarity with Title 22.
• Participates in appropriate continuing education as may be requested and/or required by your immediate supervisor.
• Participates in professional continuing education and maintains an active license in the State of California (if applicable)
• Conforms to all agency policies and procedures.
• Maintains a comfortable work environment for all employees.
• Provides proof of a master�s degree or bachelor�s degree for Social Worker (MSW, or related field if bachelor�s) and provides Agency of such. Maintains license and provides Agency of such.
• MSW must clock in and out daily.
• MSW must ensure that a communication from a supervisor is responded to within 24 Hours.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel and use of hands and fingers to operate computer, telephone, and keyboard on a frequent basis (up to 75% of the time).
• Close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required (Up to 25lbs).
• Some driving/traveling may be required up to 25% of the time.