Social Worker in Orange County

AltaMed • Anaheim, CA

120d • $71,503 - $89,379

About The Position

The Social Worker provides a psychosocial perspective to the interdisciplinary evaluation, assessment, care planning, coordination of care, and disenrollment processes of the PACE program. Interventions may include both individual and group modalities, family contacts, collateral contacts, participant and family education, assessment, counseling, mobilization of resources, identification and support of behavioral health needs, case management and advocacy, and discharge planning. Use knowledge of lifespan development, family systems, behavioral health, and social determinants of health to skillfully apply interventions that meet the unique needs of PACE participants and their families. The MSW collaborates as a core Interdisciplinary Team member to optimize the health status and quality of life of the PACE participants.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial perspective to interdisciplinary evaluation and assessment.
• Coordinate care and disenrollment processes of the PACE program.
• Conduct individual and group interventions.
• Engage in family contacts and collateral contacts.
• Educate participants and families.
• Assess and counsel participants.
• Mobilize resources and identify behavioral health needs.
• Manage cases and advocate for participants.
• Plan for discharge and follow-up care.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Care Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree