Medical Social Worker ($2000 Sign-on bonus)
Company: Oak Street Health
Location: Glendale
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
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 ourselves
accountable 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.
Title: Medical Social Worker Company: Oak Street Health 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: $46,597.00 - $101,228.00 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. 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. Great benefits for
great people We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix
of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and
financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help
them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive
wages, our great benefits include: Affordable medical plan options,
a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an
employee stock purchase plan . No-cost programs for all colleagues
including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight
management programs, confidential counseling and financial
coaching. Benefit solutions that address the different needs and
preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible
work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague
assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and
many other benefits depending on eligibility. For more information,
visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits We anticipate the
application window for this opening will close on: 04/30/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be
considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and
local laws.
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