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Maximus

Social & Family Domain Lead (Remote)

VA · On-site +1

General information Job Posting Title Social & Family Domain Lead (Remote) Date Thursday, August 13 ... Generous Time Away From Work - PTO, paid holidays, extended sick leave, and Short- and Long-Term ...

Virginia Family Services

ASSESSOR---LMHP

Richmond, VA · Remote

Position: Full-Time Remote Assessor Position Details: The Assessor conducts Comprehensive Needs ... Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related Human Services field * Minimum of ...

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What is the difference between Remote Doctorate Social Work vs Remote Licensed Clinical Social Worker?

AspectRemote Doctorate Social WorkRemote Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Required CredentialsDoctorate in Social Work (DSW or PhD)Master's in Social Work (MSW) + LCSW license
Work EnvironmentResearch, policy, academia, or advanced clinical rolesDirect client therapy, counseling, mental health services
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutions, policy organizationsHospitals, mental health clinics, private practices
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding advanced academic or research rolesProviding clinical mental health services remotely

Remote Doctorate Social Work typically involves research, academia, or policy work requiring a doctorate, while Remote Licensed Clinical Social Worker focuses on providing direct mental health services with an MSW and licensure. Both roles are in the social work industry but serve different professional functions.

What can I do with my doctorate in social work?

A doctorate in social work qualifies individuals for advanced roles such as clinical director, policy analyst, researcher, or university faculty. It enables leadership positions in healthcare, social service agencies, and academic settings, often requiring licensure or certification and strong research, communication, and leadership skills.

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Social Worker/ Masters in Social Work (MSW) for Maternal Health/ Perinatal for Central Richmond (Hen

Sentara Healthcare

Colonial Heights, VA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 hours ago

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Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 416 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

City/State
Richmond, VA
Work Shift
First (Days)
Overview:
Sentara Health Plans is hiring a Social Worker/ Masters in Social Work (MSW) for Maternal Health/ Perinatal for Central Richmond (Henrico, Hanover, Colonial Heights, VA and the surrounding areas)!
The position requires both telephonic and face-to-face assessments and remote telephonic assessments for the low-risk and high-risk pregnant population (Maternal Health / Perinatal / OB-GYN /Labor and Delivery / Mother-Baby / Postpartum) for Central Richmond (Henrico, Hanover, Colonial Heights, VA and the surrounding areas)!
Status: Full-time, permanent position (40 hours)
Work hours: 8am to 5pm EST, M-F
Location: Candidates must reside in Central Richmond (Henrico, Hanover, Colonial Heights, VA and the surrounding areas)
Job responsibilities:
Social Worker works in a collaborative role with all members of the health care team and community service agencies to coordinate care for Sentara Health Plan members to improve health outcomes. Assesses for barriers to compliance with the medical care plan and implements appropriate interventions to promote improved health and compliance with recommended therapy. Acts as a resource to assist members in need of community-based program assistance and empowers the member with the skills to navigate the process for obtaining appropriate medical care and community assistance.
Education:
  • MLD - Master's Level Degree Social Work REQUIRED

Certification/Licensure:
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred

Experience:
  • 3 years of experience as a Social Worker REQUIRED
  • Social Work in physician office setting, CSB, home health, long term care, acute care or managed care setting experience REQUIRED
  • Experience working with low and high risk pregnant population/Maternity/OB/L&D/Mother Baby/Postpartum experience preferred

Sentara Health Plans provides health plan coverage to close to one million members in Virginia. We offer a full suite of commercial products including employee-owned and employer-sponsored plans, as well as Individual & Family Health Plans, Employee Assistance Programs and plans serving Medicare and Medicaid enrollees.
Our quality provider network features a robust provider network, including specialists, primary care physicians and hospitals.
We offer programs to support members with chronic illnesses, customized wellness programs, and integrated clinical and behavioral health services-all to help our members improve their health.
Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.
Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!
To apply, please go to www.sentaracareers.com and use the following as your Keyword Search: JR-104024
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Keywords: Human Services, Community Health, Health Education, Long Term Care, Behavioral Health, Social Determinants, Health Plan, Social Work, Master's, MSW, Virginia, Remote, Maternity, OBGYN, Labor and Delivery, Mother and Baby, Postpartum, L&D, Central Richmond (Henrico, Hanover, Colonial Heights, VA
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to 10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - 5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - 10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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