Social Worker (PACE)

Job Description

Work Boldly. Live Brilliantly.

At AltaMed, we don’t just serve our communities, we are part of them. We have raised the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver because we think quality care is for everyone. And, we are determined to provide it no matter the challenges because this is more than a job. It’s the calling of our lives and it compels us to keep moving forward.

Job Overview

The Social Worker – PACE position provides a psychosocial perspective to the interdisciplinary evaluation, assessment, plan of care, ongoing services, and disenrollment processes of the PACE program. Interventions may include individual participant and / or family contacts; collateral contacts; participant and family education, assessment, and counseling; mobilization of resources; identification and management of behavioral health needs; case management; advocacy; and discharge planning. Use knowledge of social systems and individual behavior to skillfully apply interventions that meet the needs of participants and families. The Social Worker collaborates as part of the Interdisciplinary Team in efforts to optimize health status and quality of life of the PACE participants.

Corporate Setting :

This role will address four areas of support within the PACE Program. The first is to support coverage needs at the various PACE centers across LA and Orange Counties. This may include coverage of unexpected or unplanned MSW absences, and will focus on supporting compliance related duties such as assessments, care planning, and IDT. The second area will be onboarding and orientation support – Social Worker will assist Social Work Manager with preparation, planning, and implementation for the Social Work department. The third area involves data collection and analysis, with focus on building reports, preparing presentations, and sharing results with PACE leaders. The fourth area will be active participation in numerous process improvement projects and ongoing committees in efforts to enhance psychosocial and behavioral health service delivery to PACE participants. This role will collaborate with the Clinical Operations Team, QI, the Social Work department, and other PACE Leaders to address organizational goals and optimize care delivery.

Minimum Requirements

1. Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited university is required.

2. Prior experience in case management, social advocacy, and / or mental health preferred.

3. Bilingual : Spanish / English, Chinese / English or another second language is strongly preferred.

4. Current BLS certificate is required.

Benefits & Career Development

• 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