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At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Program Overview Join our Aetna team as we lead the way in providing exceptional care to dual eligible populations! This role involves 50-75% travel. You will have a life-changing impact on our Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (DSNP) members, who are enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid and face a variety of complex health and social challenges. Through compassionate engagement and effective communication, we work collaboratively with members, healthcare providers, and community organizations to address the comprehensive healthcare and social needs of our members. Be part of this exciting opportunity as we expand our DSNP services to transform lives in new markets across the country. Position Summary As a field Social Worker, you will play a vital role in the member-centered care planning process alongside the other core care team members. Your responsibilities will include: Conducting field visits to the member's home, community locations, medical facilities, and other locations. Completing care management focused assessments. Setting member-centered goals. Identifying barriers and strategies to address them. Establishing, monitoring, and adapting interventions to achieve member goals. Fundamental Components The role will focus on enhancing quality of care, ensuring compliance, improving outcomes, and reducing costs. Key responsibilities include: Developing and implementing strategies to coordinate and integrate post-acute and long-term care services, preventing exacerbations and unnecessary custodial placements. Performing initial and ongoing assessments for members enrolled in the Long-Term Care Program and other care initiatives. Utilizing social work principles and strategies to address the social determinants of health within each member's individualized care plan. Collaborating and facilitating ongoing communication with providers, primary care physicians, Medical Directors, pharmacists, and care management staff to discuss member status and progress toward goals. Advocating for members to ensure they receive all necessary care covered by their benefit plans and available through Medicaid and community resources. Building relationships with hospital social workers and community resources, leveraging data to ensure effective management of catastrophic, acute, and chronically ill members, aiming for appropriate utilization and reduced lengths of stay. Assisting in identifying and reporting potential quality improvement opportunities. Directing social work interventions, including psychosocial assessments, follow-ups, in-home or facility assessments, documentation of issues and interventions, and facilitating access to a continuum of care through appropriate referrals. Required Qualifications Candidate must reside in the following areas: Georgetown, Nicholasville, Winchester, or Fayette County, KY Candidate must have an active and unrestricted Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) License in Kentucky Candidate must have the ability to travel up to 50-75% within a designated geographic area for in-person case management activities Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, and Teams, with the ability to effectively utilize these tools within the context of the Social Worker role Confidence working at home / independent thinker, using tools to collaborate and connect with teams virtually Access to a private, dedicated space to conduct work effectively to meet the requirements of the position Preferred Qualifications 2 years of experience in medical social work or case management Education Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (REQUIRED) Master's Degree in Social Work (PREFERRED) License Candidate licensure must comply with requirements in the state KY where job duties are performed What We Offer Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong. We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan. No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching. Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility. CVS Health is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement

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