Medical Social Worker

Oak Street Health is a leading healthcare company dedicated to transforming care delivery for older adults utilizing a value-based care model. At Oak Street Health, the focus is on providing personalized, comprehensive care that centers on the whole person. The network of health centers is designed to create a supportive, patient-focused environment where the highest quality care is made both accessible and convenient. As part of their affiliation with CVS Health, Oak Street Health benefits from the resources, innovation, and passion for health improvement that a major healthcare leader brings to the table. The company operates with a mission to simplify healthcare one person, one family, and one community at a time, creating a more connected, convenient, and compassionate health experience.

The Medical Social Worker role at Oak Street Health is integral to the interdisciplinary care team, bringing specialized expertise in addressing psychosocial matters that impact patient health. This position focuses on working closely with the highest-risk patient population, offering comprehensive assessments, advocacy, and care coordination to promote improved health outcomes and reduce hospital admissions. Medical Social Workers contribute directly to the patient journey by identifying care goals, mitigating barriers, and fostering patient engagement and independence. They serve as a critical link between patients, caregivers, and the larger healthcare team, facilitating navigation of insurance benefits, connecting patients to community resources, and providing psychoeducation tailored to individual health conditions such as dementia or chronic illnesses. This full-time position typically requires 40 hours per week and offers a salary range between $46,597 and $101,228 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and location. Employees are eligible for incentives and benefits that support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being. This role demands a compassionate, motivated professional fluent in relevant languages where necessary and ready to support Medicare-eligible adults with complex healthcare needs, including those with disabilities and severe mental illness. Joining Oak Street Health means becoming part of a forward-thinking, mission-driven organization committed to innovative health care solutions and dedicated to improving lives through collaborative, patient-centered care.