MSW Geriatrics Social Worker — Home-Centric PACE

PACE Central Michigan; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Central Michigan is seeking a Social Worker (MSW) to join the interdisciplinary team in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The role focuses on assessments, care planning, and supporting participants and families in navigating services and Medicaid processes.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Social Work with at least two years in health care or elder care, and demonstrates strong counseling, advocacy, and teamwork to improve participant well-being and independence.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited School of Social Work.
• 2 years’ experience in a health related area; minimum 1 year with the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the Interdisciplinary Team’s initial assessments, care planning and periodic re-assessments of each participant.
• Provides individual and family counseling, develops, and leads group counseling and activities.
• Refers participants and families to appropriate community agencies or facilities, acts as liaison with such organizations and as an advocate for participants.
• Encourages effective relationships among staff geared to team building and maintenance of a cohesive team.
• Facilitates enrollments and disenrollment from PACE Central Michigan.
• Facilitates Medicaid application and redetermination processes with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
• Documents participant changes appropriately in the medical record.
• Demonstrates active participation in QI processes.

Skills

Counseling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

MSW (License/Certification)

Job description

PACE Central Michigan is seeking a Social Worker (MSW) to join the interdisciplinary team in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The role focuses on assessments, care planning, and supporting participants and families in navigating services and Medicaid processes.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Social Work with at least two years in health care or elder care, and demonstrates strong counseling, advocacy, and teamwork to improve participant well-being and independence.