Social Worker (PACE)

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.

Minimum

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited university is required. Two or more years’

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. Current Valid BLS Certification

Benefits & Career Development

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributionsFlexible Spending AccountsCommuter Flexible SpendingCareer Advancement & Development opportunitiesPaid Time Off & HolidaysPaid CME Days Malpractice insurance and tail coverageTuition Reimbursement ProgramCorporate Employee DiscountsEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramPet Care Insurance