Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

About Us:

Wider Circle is a community based organization that comes to members’ neighborhoods, building trust to engage in places plans and providers can’t reach. We are an extension of the health plan, acting upstream to address Social Determinants of Health, improve outcomes and lower the cost of care. By leveraging proprietary technology to group similar individuals together, we create a neighborhood network of members who influence and support one another, bonding them to each other and helping them maximize their benefits and community resources to live a happier, healthier life.

Job Description:

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Licensed Community Social Worker to join our team as a contractor. As a Licensed Community Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our first-ever community health worker based contract to deliver our Connect for Life program that is currently serving hundreds of thousands of members nationwide. Your role will be to coordinate and refer eligible members to our team of community health workers (CHWs) to ensure the effective delivery of CHW services to individuals and families in need. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including our informatics team, Chief Medical Officer, and local CHWs on the ground, to develop, audit, and implement care plans tailored to meet the unique needs of the communities for this contract.

Responsibilities:

• Leveraging data from health plan claims in partnership with our informatics team, assess the needs of individuals and families in the community and create and coordinate the appropriate CHW referrals to address said needs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of member interactions, assessments, and service referrals.
• Prepare reports and documentation required for program evaluation and billing purposes.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and ethical standards related to client confidentiality and data privacy.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and ethical standards related to the operationalization and billing of CHW services in the state of CA. 

Requirements

• Current license with NPI as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of California.
• Strong experience working with diverse populations especially those enrolled in Medicaid.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity and experience with the oversight requirements and claims submission process for CHW’s in the state of CA extremely desirable. 
• Master's degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited institution.

Benefits

Competitive pay commensurate with experience.

Meaningful work with a dynamic team committed to making a positive impact in the community.

• Opportunity to be on the vanguard of operationalizing a brand new type of workforce being applied in a unique way in the state of CA. 
• $40-$45 p/hr

If you are passionate about helping address social drivers, community empowerment, and making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Join us in our mission to build a healthier, more resilient community for all.