MSW Social Worker (Geriatric) - Case Management & Advocacy

AltaMed Health Services Corp; Covina (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance ;

403(b) retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Paid CME Days

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

AltaMed Health Services Corp. seeks a Social Worker to contribute psychosocial expertise within the PACE interdisciplinary team, guiding assessment, care planning, and care coordination for participants and families.

The MSW provides individual and group interventions, education, advocacy, and discharge planning, drawing on knowledge of lifespan development and social determinants of health to meet diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited university is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in case management, social advocacy, and/or mental health with geriatric population.
• Field work/internship may substitute 1 year of experience.
• Bilingual Spanish/English, Chinese/English, or another second language is strongly preferred.
• A valid BLS certification or higher per AHA/Red Cross guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial perspective to evaluation, care planning, coordination of care, and disenrollment for PACE participants.
• Collaborate as a core Interdisciplinary Team member to optimize health status and quality of life.
• Identify and support behavioral health needs; mobilize resources; offer individual and group interventions.
• Educate families and participants; advocate and discharge planning.

Skills

MSW required

Geriatric case management

Bilingual preferred

BLS certification

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

AltaMed Health Services Corp. seeks a Social Worker to contribute psychosocial expertise within the PACE interdisciplinary team, guiding assessment, care planning, and care coordination for participants and families.

The MSW provides individual and group interventions, education, advocacy, and discharge planning, drawing on knowledge of lifespan development and social determinants of health to meet diverse needs.