CVS Health

Medical Social Worker - LMSW Required

CVS Health$55K — $121K *
Bronx, NY 10467In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program
  • Licensed in the state of employment
  • Fluent in Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other languages relevant to community needs
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, GSuite, and electronic medical records
  • US work authorization

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive assessments and check-ins to high-need patients
  • Collaborate with patients and caregivers to set healthcare goals
  • Utilize community resources through referrals to meet patient needs
  • Navigate insurance benefits with the Patient Relations Manager
  • Coordinate comprehensive care to empower patient health management
  • Educate on supportive care options and provide goals of care counseling
  • Develop solutions to complex psychosocial challenges during team meetings

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings options
  • Wellness programs
  • Resources for emotional and financial well-being
Full Job Description
Title: Medical Social Worker Company: Oak Street Health Location: 2721 Bronxwood Ave Bronx, NY 10469 Role Description: The Medical Social Worker is a key member of Oak Street Health Centers, contributing a unique and valuable perspective to care teams to support the psychosocial needs of our patients. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, they will provide assessments, advocacy, and comprehensive care coordination services to our highest-risk patients and their caregivers to help them improve their health status and avoid hospitalizations.  Core Responsibilities: • Proactively support our highest-need patients by providing comprehensive assessments, telephonic check-ins, and in-person visits. • Partner with the patient and their support persons (if necessary) to identify goals, increase engagement in their healthcare, address barriers, and drive the execution of their care plan. • Maintain extensive knowledge of community resources and make referrals, as appropriate, to help ensure the patient's healthcare and psychosocial needs are met. • Navigate patient insurance benefits in collaboration with the Patient Relations Manager (PRM) to ensure mindful utilization and maximization of plan benefits • Provide both longitudinal and episodic comprehensive care coordination with the ultimate goal of empowering patients to independently manage their health conditions and have increased quality of life. • Educate patients on supportive care options (including advance care planning and end-of-life care) and provide goals of care counseling, support, and advocacy at all stages of the patient journey. • Provide psychoeducation to patients and families surrounding life stage and disease-specific issues, including dementia, adjustment to illness, aging, caregiver support, etc. • Meet with care teams to collaborate and generate creative solutions to patient issues, and spearhead intervention in situations with complex psychosocial dynamics. • Complete concise and comprehensive documentation on time to ensure that all care team members have visibility into the status of MSW interventions • Partner with Community Health Workers and provide clinical guidance and consultation regarding complex patient needs to these team members. • Respond to crises and urgent needs with the keen ability to prioritize work, triage situations, and multitask. • Other duties as assigned. This role reports to the Practice Manager. What we're looking for: Required Qualifications: • Master of Social Work degree required from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) • Minimally licensed in the state where OSH Center is located • Fluency in Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other languages spoken by people in the communities we serve (where necessary) • Proficient computer skills (including Microsoft, GSuite, and electronic medical records) • US work authorization Strongly Preferred Qualifications: • Prior experience with  complex care coordination and/or population healthcare management • Familiarity with using metrics and data to guide practice and drive outcomes • Minimum one year of medical social work experience in a healthcare environment, preferably within the last two years Preferred Qualifications: • Experience working on a multidisciplinary team of other healthcare providers Other Skills • Motivated, experienced social workers with a problem-solving orientation and a flexible and positive attitude who are driven to improve the lives of the individuals that OSH serves. • Passion for working with Medicare-eligible populations, including older adults, adults with disabilities, and adults with severe and persistent mental illness Anticipated Weekly Hours 40 Time Type Full time Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $55,916.00 - $121,474.00 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.  Great benefits for great people We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on .

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 07/22/2026

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Omnicare provides comprehensive pharmaceutical services to patients and providers across the United States. As the market-leader in professional pharmacy, related consulting and data management services for skilled nursing, assisted living and other chronic care settings, Omnicare leverages its unparalleled clinical insight into the geriatric market along with some of the industry's most innovative technological capabilities to the benefit of its long-term care customers. Omnicare also provides key commercialization services for the bio-pharmaceutical industry through its Specialty Care Group.

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