Social Worker (Hybrid)

Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc.; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Health is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and professional Social Worker to join our team in Pasadena, California. The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of social work experience and a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.

The Social Worker will provide support, resources, advocacy, and care coordination to patients and their families while collaborating with healthcare professionals to address psychosocial needs and improve overall patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from an accredited program.
• 1–2 years of professional social work experience preferred.
• Must reside in California.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and community organizations.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Demonstrated compassion, professionalism, and commitment to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' psychosocial needs and identify barriers to health and well-being.
• Provide supportive counseling, education, and referrals to patients and families.
• Assist patients in accessing community resources, healthcare services, financial assistance, housing resources, and other support programs.
• Coordinate care and communicate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Advocate for patients and help ensure needs are addressed.
• Develop and maintain documentation, case notes, assessments, and care plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and case conferences as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support when appropriate.
• Assist patients and families with navigating healthcare and social service systems.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with healthcare regulations and standards.

Skills

Compassionate care

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Case management

Team collaboration

Time management

Professional judgment

Healthcare resources

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

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Social Worker (Hybrid)

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1107

Salary Range: $32.00 To $38.00 Hourly

Social Worker

HYBRID ROLE

Location: Pasadena, CA
Company: Imperial Health
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 1–2 years

Position Summary

Imperial Health is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and professional Social Worker to join our team in Pasadena, California. The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of social work experience and a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.

The Social Worker will provide support, resources, advocacy, and care coordination to patients and their families while collaborating with healthcare professionals to address psychosocial needs and improve overall patient outcomes.

Candidates must currently reside in California and hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess patients' psychosocial needs and identify barriers that may affect their health and well-being.
• Provide supportive counseling, education, and appropriate referrals to patients and families.
• Assist patients in accessing community resources, healthcare services, financial assistance, housing resources, and other support programs.
• Coordinate care and communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Advocate for patients and help ensure their needs and concerns are addressed.
• Develop and maintain appropriate documentation, case notes, assessments, and care plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and case conferences as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support when appropriate.
• Assist patients and families with navigating healthcare and social service systems.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable healthcare regulations, policies, and professional standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited program.
• 1–2 years of professional social work experience preferred.
• Must reside in the state of California.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and community organizations.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Demonstrated compassion, professionalism, and commitment to patient-centered care.

Preferred

• Experience working in a healthcare, medical, behavioral health, hospital, or community-based setting.
• Knowledge of local and statewide community resources and social service programs.
• Experience with care coordination, case management, or patient advocacy.
• California social work licensure or associate-level registration, as applicable to the position.

Skills and Competencies

• Compassionate and patient-centered approach
• Crisis intervention and problem-solving
• Care coordination and resource navigation
• Case management
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Professional judgment and discretion
• Knowledge of healthcare and community-based resources