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Location

Schenectady, NY | United States

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Job description

Over 35 years strong and fueled by 1,700 smart, passionate employees across New York state and Vermont, MVP is full of opportunities to grow. We are a nationally recognized, award-winning leader for a reason. The beating heart of our company is a wide range of employees from a diverse set of backgrounds—tech people, numbers people, even people people—working together to make health insurance better. If you are ready to join a thriving, mission-driven company where you can create your own opportunities and make a positive difference—it’s time to make a healthy career move to MVP!

Status: Full Time, Exempt

To provide MVP members enrolled in the Medicaid Long Term Support Program with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or disabling conditions. The Social Worker will telephonically assess, identify needs, coordinate, educate, case manage and/or coach members. Services include providing member education and counseling, making necessary referrals to social service programs, and coordinating necessary services for MVP members in the Medicaid LTSS program. Establishes and maintains relationships with community agencies to provide contracted and alternative services when appropriate. Refers members and/or families to community resources to assist in recovery from physical or long-term illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, or education. Participate in discharge planning and care coordination meetings with multiple providers. Collaborates with other professionals to evaluate patients’ medical or physical condition and to assess member needs. Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan. Follows case management cases to successful completion using appropriate documentation. Performs other duties as assigned by management.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education:
Licensed Social Worker is required (LMSW OR LCSW)

Minimum Experience:
Demonstrated clinical experience and previous experience working with the Medicaid population. Previous case management experience required.

Required Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to compose correspondence
• Excellent computer skills including strong working knowledge of Word, Windows based applications and the internet
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• A “team” player able to work well in an energetic, dynamic, and deadline-oriented environment.
• Previous experience required in situations demanding strict adherence to confidentiality.
• Must be able to solve problems while exhibiting clinical judgment and realistic understanding of the current environment.
• Must be able to make independent decisions about appropriateness, resource utilization, and quality of care and an ability to follow regulatory requirements
• Must demonstrate understanding of clinical and psychosocial issues that may alter treatment or care plan and be able to demonstrate good judgment when dealing with emotionally charged situations
• Knowledge of member centric, motivational interviewing strategies, and strength-based models a plus

About MVP
MVP Health Care is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health insurer caring for members in New York and Vermont. Committed to the complete well-being of our members and the communities we serve, MVP makes health insurance more convenient, more supportive, and more personal. We are powered by the ideas and energy of more than 1,700 diverse employees from all backgrounds, committed to having a positive impact on the health and wellness of everyone we serve.

At MVP, we are committed to providing competitive employee compensation and benefits packages. The base pay range provided for this role reflects our good faith compensation estimate at the time of posting. Specific employment offers and associated compensation will be made individually based on several factors, including but not limited to geographic location; relevant experience, education, and training; and the nature of and demand for the role.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Considerable paid time away from work including PTO (Paid Time Off), sick time, service time off, paid holidays, and floating holidays, allowing you to take time off when it suits you best.
• Competitive 401(k) employer matching and profit-sharing program to help you save for your retirement.
• Low premium health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage to support your well-being and that of your family.
• Life insurance and disability coverage to ensure financial security for you and your dependents.
• An array of optional benefit plans such as accident insurance and specified disease coverage to protect you from the unexpected.
• Full tuition reimbursement (up to the IRS limit) for approved courses and programs that support continuous learning.
• A best-in-class employee Well-Being program to support all dimensions of your health and wellness.

MVP Health Care analyzes the latest market data to determine employee compensation. Compensation figures listed in a job posting are subject to change as new market data becomes available. The salary range, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. MVP Health Care reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. More detailed information about totalcompensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

MVP Health Care is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Employment Opportunity (PDF). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis, e.g., Pay Transparency (PDF), and the Know your Rights protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Any person with a disability needing special accommodations to the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]

Please apply and learn more – including how you may become a proud member of our team.

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