Medical Social Worker

Jewish Family and Children's Services•San Francisco, CA

17h•$95,000 - $100,000

About The Position

AGENCY OVERVIEW: Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years. We offer world-class services to support individuals and families across all stages of life, including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development. Our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, and we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds. The L’Chaim Adult Day Health Center is a licensed facility and outpatient center that provides medical, social, and therapy services for Russian-speaking older adults and individuals with disabilities. We have been a haven of person-centered care and community support for thousands of emigre clients from San Francisco and San Mateo for over 25 years. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Adult Day Health Care Program Director, the Medical Social Worker leads and delivers the social services component of the L’Chaim ADHC program. As a core member of the interdisciplinary team, this role is responsible for psychosocial assessments, care planning, counseling, case management, documentation, and coordination of services in compliance with ADHC/CBAS and Title 22 requirements. The Medical Social Worker also provides professional oversight and support to social work assistants and program aides, ensuring high-quality, person-centered, and compliant service delivery. This position plays a critical role in supporting participant well-being, regulatory compliance, and program excellence.

Requirements

Russian language fluency required
Candidates must meet one of the following: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, gerontology, or related field, plus at least one year of relevant social services experience Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of California
Minimum of two (2) years of clinical casework experience serving older adults
Proficiency with electronic health records and basic Microsoft applications

Nice To Haves

MSW and license-eligible or licensed in California preferred
Experience in Adult Day Health Care, healthcare, or community-based social services preferred
Experience working with frail older adults and complex medical and psychosocial needs

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and ongoing reassessments as part of the multidisciplinary team
Develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care in collaboration with clinical partners
Complete Treatment Authorization Requests (TARs) and supporting documentation
Provide counseling, care management, and referrals to community resources
Serve as liaison with participants, families, caregivers, and home environments; Coordinate services with internal disciplines and external providers to ensure continuity of care
Support discharge planning and transitions when participants are no longer appropriate for services
Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record
Ensure all social services records meet Title 22, ADHC/CBAS, and agency standards
Identify and report suspected abuse in accordance with mandated reporter laws; Document all reports and follow-up actions appropriately
Provide professional leadership and guidance to social work assistants and program aides
Participate in hiring, training, supervision, and performance evaluation of assigned staff

Benefits

Employer 403(b) retirement match plus additional employer contribution (subject to eligibility)
Cafeteria plan with medical, dental, vision, FSA, Employer-paid life, and disability insurance
16 holidays (10 federal and up to 6 Jewish holidays), annually
3 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave, annually

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