Medical Social Worker (Temporary )

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ABOUT THIS TEMP POSITION

This is a temporary position. The length of the assignment is estimated to go from November 2, 2026 to December 31,2026, but this is always dependent on business need, and these dates may change. While the assignment would be at the Alliance, you would be an employee of a temporary employment agency that we would connect you with if hired for this position. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) temporary assignment.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Reporting to the Complex Case Management Supervisor - Pediatrics (RN), this position: 

• Develops and manages an individualized intervention plan for members referred into the Case Management program with the goal of promoting optimal, achievable outcomes in the most cost effective and appropriate manner
• Works in conjunction with the interdisciplinary Case Management team to facilitate quality outcomes across the continuum by educating members, providers, external agencies, and internal departments and providing assistance in navigating the managed care system
• Participates in Quality Improvement efforts, to continually evaluate the Case Management Program’s effectiveness and its quality driven, cost effective achievable goals and outcomes for Alliance members 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

To read the full position description and list of requirements, click here. 

• Knowledge of:
  • The principles and practices of case management including assessment, care/treatment planning, discharge planning and documentation
  • Availability and means of utilizing community resources for special services
  • Medi-Cal and related policies and regulations
  • Reporting methods for cases of abuse or neglect
• Ability to:
  • Use pro-active customer service skills in handling complex and demanding situations
  • Advocate on behalf of the individual to assure quality of care and attainment of appropriate goals
  • Create, document and implement intervention plans
  • Evaluate medical records and other health care data
• Education and Experience:
  
  • Master’s Degree in Social Work 
  • Three years of Social Service experience in an acute care setting, community agency or managed care environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying

OTHER INFORMATION

• We are in a hybrid work environment and we anticipate that the interview process will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams.
• While some staff may work full telecommuting schedules, attendance at quarterly company-wide events or department meetings will be expected.
• In-office or in-community presence may be required for some positions and is dependent on business need. Details about this can be reviewed during the interview process.
• This is a temporary position and does not provide the benefits that are listed below (it is standard language from our regular job posts and cannot be altered or removed). Temporary employees on assignment at the Alliance will be connected to a staffing agency with separate benefit options.  

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

• Zone 1 Pay Range: $39.00 - $50.00
  Typical areas in Zone 1: Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey Counties, Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles and San Diego areas
  
  
• Zone 2 Pay Range: $37.00 - $47.00
  Typical areas in Zone 2: Mariposa and Merced Counties, Fresno area, Bakersfield, Eastern California, San Luis Obispo area, and the Central Valley (except Sacramento)