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Who We Are
Driven by the core belief that your zip code should not dictate the quality of care you receive, Journey Health is excited to deliver high quality, accessible healthcare in the comfort of the home. Journey Health – a digital health startup based in Oakland, CA – is enhancing access to care for the most vulnerable patients and communities. Our aim is to shift the cadence of care by leveraging digital solutions and emerging technologies to deliver consumer-directed, in-home services.
What You'll Do
The Journey Health Manager of Social Services develops, implements, and evaluates the delivery of social services as part of a multidisciplinary care team. You will manage a team of Community Health Workers to ensure patients’ social and clinical needs are met for successful long-term health maintenance. You will provide value-added services that are linked to strategic organizational goals and objectives.
Responsibilities
• Plan, implement, maintain, and improve the delivery of social services provided as part of a multidisciplinary care team
• Develop, execute, and monitor the quality management programs for social services
• Manage, train, and ensure the competencies of Community Health Workers
• Identify and collaborate with community organizations to enhance community services for members
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision/consultation
• Work closely with the clinical team to help them process the emotional and psychosocially complex
nature of the work
• Collaborate with Journey Health’s care management team which includes physicians, nurses,
pharmacists, therapists, social workers, community health workers, and medical assistants
• Ensure compliance with federal, local, and state regulatory standards
• Perform other related activities as assigned
What You Need
Master's degree in social work from an academic institution accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
Current LCSW in the State of California
Minimum 3 years of clinical social work experience, including at least 2 year of experience in social work supervision or program management
Certification in basic life support (BLS)
Skilled in delivering a holistic view of health for the whole person that considers physical, behavioral, and social drivers
Possesses the knowledge and skills to perform comprehensive social work assessment and develop actionable health plans
Effective communication skills and experience working with other clinical providers, patients, families, and community resource organizations
Why Journey Health
Patients and caregivers are separated during their most vulnerable moments, providers and clinicians are suffering from burnout, and meaningful health equity continues to be elusive – all while the healthcare industry continues to be challenged with achieving targeted outcome goals. The value equation is broken.
If you’d like to join us on our journey in eliminating healthcare disparities and shifting the cadence of care, please submit your resume and apply online. Thank you for your interest.
Journey Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.