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Social Worker/ Masters in Social Work (MSW) ​for Maternal Health/ Perinatal for Central Richmond (Henrico, Hanover, Colonial Heights, VA)

Social Worker 8.7 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker coordinates care for health plan members by assessing barriers to medical compliance and implementing effective interventions. They act as a resource to connect members with community-based programs and assist them in navigating the healthcare system.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and have at least 3 years of professional social work experience. Experience in managed care, acute care, or maternal/perinatal health settings is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case ManagementPerinatal CarePatient AssessmentCare CoordinationIntervention PlanningCommunity Resource NavigationObstetricsPostpartum SupportPatient Advocacy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker/ Masters in Social Work (MSW) ​for Maternal Health/ Perinatal for Central Richmond (Henrico, Hanover, Colonial Heights, VA) at Sentara Health a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Social Work — ranked against 5,863 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Social Worker Career Context

Sentara Health ranks #6 of 22 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 22% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

8.7/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Social Work

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Glen Allen

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$427k
Typical market rent
$2,053/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Richmond, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sentara Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Virginia Beach, Virginia
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance
Student Debt Pay Down
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement
Pet Insurance