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Social Worker-New Haven CT

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CVS Pharmacy

CVS Pharmacy

10,001+ employees

America's leading retail pharmacy with nearly 10,000 locations nationwide.

Healthcare
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$49.3k - $106kAnnually

+ Bonus + Commission + Short-term Incentive Program

Junior, Mid

New Haven, CT, USA

Role involves 50-75% travel within a 50-mile radius.

Category
Nursing & Allied Health Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Required Skills
Management
Requirements
  • Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in medical social work or case management.
  • Ability to travel within New Haven, CT for in-person case management activities.
  • Active and unrestricted LCSW in CT
  • Master's degree must be in Social Work
Responsibilities
  • The Social Worker participates in the care planning process in collaboration with the Care Manager, to include the following actions: assessment, goal setting, establishing interventions related to goals, identifying barriers and strategies to address, monitoring success of the interventions, evaluating the success of the overall care plan and reporting outcomes.
  • Care Management activities are conducted through a combination of telephonic and face to face interactions which include visits to member homes, in the community, and/or provider locations.
  • Care management activities will focus on quality of care, compliance, outcomes and decreasing costs.
  • Responsible for developing and carrying out strategies to coordinate and integrate post-acute and long-term care services to members to prevent exacerbations and/or placement of the members in custodial care.
  • Performs initial and periodic assessments of the members enrolled in the Long-Term Care Program and/or care programs.
  • Applies social work concepts, principles, and strategies in addressing the social determinants of health needs in members individualized care plan.
  • Conducts regular discussion and updates with providers, primary care physicians, Medical Directors, pharmacists, and care management staff regarding the status of members and progress towards goals.
  • Serves as a member advocate to ensure the member receives all the necessary care allowed under the member’s benefit plan and as available through Medicaid benefits and/or other community resources.
  • Develops relationships with hospital social workers and community resources and utilizes available data to assure appropriate care management of catastrophic, acute, and chronically ill members with the goal of appropriate utilization, decreased length of stay, and preventable emergency room utilization.
  • Assists in the identification and reporting of potential quality improvement issues.
  • Directs social work interventions including performing psychosocial assessment of the populations, telephone follow up and in-home or facility assessments as indicated, documentation of problems, assessments, and/or interventions, and promoting ease of access to a continuum of care through appropriate information and referral.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The availability of updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines at CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic locations nationwide positions the company as a key player in public health initiatives.
  • The Health Zones funding and collaboration with local organizations in Fresno highlight CVS Pharmacy's role in improving community health outcomes.
  • The introduction of a new store brand for snacks, beverages, and groceries could attract a broader customer base and increase in-store sales.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in the retail pharmacy sector is intense, with major players like Walgreens and Rite Aid posing significant challenges.
  • The expansion into grocery and snack products may dilute CVS Pharmacy's brand identity as a healthcare provider.

What makes CVS Pharmacy unique

  • CVS Pharmacy's integration of digital tools for scheduling vaccinations and accepting walk-ins offers a seamless and convenient experience for customers, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The company's Health Zones initiative, which focuses on community health and access to healthy food, demonstrates a commitment to social responsibility that goes beyond traditional pharmacy services.
  • CVS Pharmacy's recent launch of a new store brand for snacks, beverages, and groceries diversifies its product offerings, making it a one-stop shop for consumers.