Licensed Clinical Social Worker

CINQ Connect NY LLC

Position Description

Overview

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) works closely with providers, nurse case managers, pharmacists, and other care team members to support the development of member action plans (MAPs) for members who are at high risk related to social, psychological and/or environmental barriers that impact access to treatment and transitions within the continuum of care. This position can receive referrals from across the network of providers, working closely with the care team to identify high-risk members who are appropriate for the population health management programs. This position is responsible for becoming familiar with available community-based resources and connecting members with these resources, as needed. The Social Worker should embody CINQ’s core values, including Imagination, Partnership, Forthrightness, Humility, Courage and Relentlessness.

Primary Responsibilities

The LCSW will have the following responsibilities:

• Identify and enrollmembers who would benefit from programs through assessment and risk screening
• Assist members/families/caregivers through the healthcare system by acting as a member advocate
• Complete appropriate assessments to evaluate a member’s level of functioning for assigned members
• Provides interventions that include counseling, family support, clinical referrals and treatment for mental health disorders and addiction
• Facilitate provider contact and care team appointments as needed to coordinate member’s care needs across the continuum of care
• Engage community resources that are timely and cost-effective to obtain optimum value for the member in support of medical and social determinates of health
• Coordinate and make referrals to the appropriate community resources
• Foster a climate allowing for direct communication between the care team, member/caregiver, and appropriate care providers to optimize outcomes
• Integrates knowledge of external and internal regulatory requirements into the review and management of cases
• Teach strategies and skills that help individuals or families overcome

General Duties

The Social worker shall have following duties:

• Leadership: The LCSW will work closely with the care team to identify high-risk patients who are appropriate for the population health management programs
• Collaboration: The LCSW will work closely with other departments to learn their needs, internalize their knowledge, to achieve the clinical objectives of CINQ Care Inc.
• Knowledge: The LCSW will provide solutions to assist in the development of member action plans (MAPs) for patients who are at high risk related to social, psychological and/or environmental barriers that impact access to treatment and transitions within the continuum of care.
• Culture: The LCSW is accountable for creating a productive, collaborative, safe and inclusive work environment as part of the larger Company.

Qualifications

The LCSW should have the following qualifications:

• Education: Active, New York State Licensed Clinical Social Work required.
• Experience. At least two to five years of experience in a working within a CBO, a provider office or government entity providing referrals to community resources, guidance on benefits, and mental health counseling for an underserved population.
• Entrepreneurial. CINQ Care seeks to fix gaps that have persisted for generations in the delivery of care to Black and Brown populations. This position is accountable for ensuring CINQ Care is positioned to innovatively deliver on its promise
• Communication. Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills; ability to clearly articulate and present concepts and models in an accessible manner to CINQ Care’s team, investors, partners, and other stakeholders. Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications as well as familiarity and willingness to learn EMR platforms
• Relationships. Ability to build and effectively manage relationships with clinical and business leaders and external constituents
• Culture. Good judgement, impeccable ethics, and a strong team player; desire to succeed and grow in a fast-paced, demanding, and entrepreneurial Company.

Location: Remote (California) 

Compensation: $80,000 – 85,000