Transitional Care Manager - Social Worker - Michigan Social Worker License Required

<p>We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">ourselves accountable</span> and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Company: </b>Oak Street <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Health   </span><br><b>Title: </b>Transitional Care Manager, Social Worker (Michigan License <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">required)  </span></p><p><b>Location</b>: Remote, Michigan<br>  <br><b>Company Description</b>  <br>Oak Street Health is a rapidly growing company of primary care centers for adults on Medicare in <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">medically-underserved</span> communities where there is little to no quality healthcare. Oak Street's care is based on an entirely new model that is based on value for its patients, not on volume of services. The company is accountable for its patients' health, spending more than twice as long with its patients and taking on the risks and costs of their care. For more information, visit  <a href="http://www.oakstreethealth.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">http://www.oakstreethealth.com</span></a>.  <br>  <br><b>Role Description:</b>  <br>Oak Street Health takes a team-based approach to providing outstanding patient care. The Transitional Care Manager - SW (TCM-SW) is an integral part of the team. The TCM-SW is the primary member of the Oak Street care team and facilitator of interdisciplinary collaboration and care continuity across care settings and systems, empowering the patient and/or caregiver to play an active and informed role in post-acute care plan execution. The TCM-SW's role is to provide information and support for the patient in identifying and addressing problems and building relationships with providers and care teams in various sites of care (e.g., ED, hospital, SNF, Oak Street Health <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">clinics).   </span><br>  <br>This role prioritizes the relationship with the patient/family; providing high-quality, patient-centered care; preventing avoidable readmissions; and managing efficient resource <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">utilization.  </span><br>  <br><b>Core Responsibilities:</b>  </p><p><i>Transitions Management</i>  </p><ul><li><p>Manage patients through transitions of care, either face to face in the facility or telephonically, within a defined geographical area and care setting.  </p></li><li><p>Advocate for the patient throughout the care continuum to ensure access to resources and resolution to all barriers to care.  </p></li><li><p>Establish relationships and ensure patient/family are informed of patient condition, plan of care and discharge plan, all discharge instructions, medication reconciliation; rationale of Utilization Management determinations and any financial information associated with such, potential for LTC transition (if applicable) and importance of timely PCP follow-up following discharge. </p></li><li><p> Identify opportunities for improved program workflows, increased internal and external partnerships, and higher quality patient care.  </p></li><li><p>Maintain real-time and accurate records of patient status through care transitions within Oak Street's internal inpatient <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">platform.  </span></p></li><li><p>Adhere to CMS, state specific and NCQA compliance criteria as related to Transitions of <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Care.    </span></p></li><li><p><i>Coordination with Utilization Management</i><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">  Coordinate</span> with the Utilization Management team to review medical and payer records to ensure appropriate length of stay and identify any barriers to <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">discharge.  </span></p></li><li><p>Participate in regular inpatient and post-acute rounding calls with Care Navigation and Utilization Management teams to help determine patient status and appropriate discharge plan.  </p></li><li><p>Assist Utilization Management team with access to external medical record information (if available) when needed to make appropriate <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">determinations.    </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><i>Collaboration and Communication with Internal Stakeholders</i>  </p><ul><li><p>Collaborate with other transitions team members (e.g., Transitional Care Managers - RN and Transitional Care Coordinators) to ensure safe discharge and timely follow up.  </p></li><li><p>Communicate and coordinate with internal stakeholders to identify and address patient needs (e.g., care team, social work, behavioral health, utilization management, Hard-to-Reach, Central Telehealth, etc.).  </p></li><li><p>Participate in regular meetings with Oak Street Health regional leaders to coordinate program implementation and ongoing <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">management.    </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><i>Collaboration and Communication with External Stakeholders</i>  </p><ul><li><p>Engage directly with inpatient physicians, case managers, medical directors, social workers, and SNFists (where applicable) to facilitate safe and timely discharge, appropriate follow-up care, and next steps.  </p></li><li><p>Participate in regular meetings with the Program Director and other Transitional Care Managers on programmatic development and clinical <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">learning.  </span></p></li><li><p>Identify partnership development opportunities and systems improvements. </p></li><li><p>Coordinate with Regional Leaders and hospital partners to implement system <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">improvements.    </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><i>Documentation, Tracking, Reporting and Training</i>  </p><ul><li><p>Participate in initial and ongoing required training to ensure appropriate implementation of transitions activities and <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">programming.   </span></p></li><li><p>Participate with the TCM Lead in quality assurance <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">activities.  Follow</span> program procedures for documenting and tracking transitions <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">interventions.  Adhere</span> to CMS, state, and NCQA compliance criteria as related to Transitions of Care.  </p></li><li><p>Other duties, as <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">assigned.    </span><br> </p></li></ul><p><b>What are we looking for?</b>  </p><ul><li><p><b>LSW/LCSW in MI required  </b></p></li><li><p> Willingness to obtain cross-state licensure, as needed  </p></li><li><p><b>Certified Case Manager (CCM) required</b>, or willingness to obtain within 12 months of hire </p></li><li><p><b>Minimum of 2 years of experience in transitional social work, discharge planning, or home <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">health   </span></b></p></li><li><p>Experience in <b>utilization management </b><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">preferred  </span></p></li><li><p>Knowledge of <b>Medicare/Medicaid and NCQA</b> regulatory transitions of care <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">criteria   </span></p></li><li><p>Exceptional communication skills and customer service <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">orientation   </span></p></li><li><p>Innovative and independent problem solving skills  </p></li><li><p>Ability to monitor and evaluate opportunities for cost-effective care options with high-quality outcomes  </p></li><li><p>Spanish-speaking preferred but not required  </p></li><li><p>A flexible, positive attitude  </p></li><li><p>Access to reliable transportation with the ability to travel daily  </p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Product Suite  </p></li><li><p>US work <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">authorization  </span></p></li><li><p>Someone who embodies being Oaky</p></li></ul><p>   <br><b>What does being Oaky look like?</b>  </p><ul><li><p>Radiating positive energy </p></li><li><p> Assuming good <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">intentions  </span></p></li><li><p>Creating an unmatched patient <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">experience  </span></p></li><li><p>Driving clinical <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">excellence  </span></p></li><li><p>Taking ownership and delivering results  </p></li><li><p>Being scrappy  </p></li></ul><p>   <br><b>Why Oak Street?</b>  <br>Oak Street Health offers our coworkers the opportunity to be at the forefront of a revolution in healthcare, as well <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">as:  Collaborative</span> and energetic <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">culture  Fast-paced</span> and innovative <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">environment  Competitive</span> benefits including paid vacation and sick time, generous 401K match with immediate vesting, and health <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">benefits  Oak</span> Street Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all interested readers to apply to</p><p></p><p><a href="http://oakstreethealth.com/careers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">oakstreethealth.com/careers</span></a>.</p><p><a href="http://www.oakstreethealth.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Primary Care & Family Doctors Near Me Accepting Medicare | Oak Street Health</a></p><p><a href="http://www.oakstreethealth.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">www.oakstreethealth.com</span></a></p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>Anticipated Weekly Hours</span></b></p>40<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Time Type</b></p>Full time<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Pay Range</b></p><p style="text-align:left">The typical pay range for this role is:</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>$46,597.00 - $101,228.00<p style="text-align:inherit !important"></p><p style="text-align:left !important">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. <br> </p><p style="text-align:left !important">Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.</p><p style="text-align:inherit !important"></p><p><b>Great benefits for great people</b></p><p></p><p>We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.<br><br></p>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.<p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><br>Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on </span><a href="https://learn.bswift.com/cvshealth-mainland" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#0000ff"><u>Benefits Moments</u></span></a><span style="color:#4a4a4a">.<br><br></span></p>We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 07/31/2026<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.</p>

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