Medical Social Worker - MSW - Reseda, CA

PACE Program

Requirements to Apply:

• Bilingual: English / Spanish


• Education/Degrees: Masters in Social Work


• Certifications: CPR/BLS and First Aid


• Years of experience: Minimum of 1 year experience as a Social Worker (MSW in the healthcare field is preferred); Minimum of 1 year experience working with the frail or elderly population


• Must have a California driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance


• Must be willing to visit participants in their home as required

As the Social Worker, you'll provide direct social work services to the participants at the Center for Senior Care including participant assessment, case management, counseling and referral.

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Times: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Location: Reseda, CA

Pay rate: $29.00 to $36.00 per hour (Depending on experience)

Responsibilities:

• As a member of the Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT) will participate in IDT meetings and fulfill responsibilities as assigned including initial assessments, care planning and on-going re-assessments of participant care. Duties may include participation as a proxy to provide a briefing to the IDT members for care planning and discussion of a specific participant.


• Completes participant home visits, as required.


• Maintains current written progress notes and other documentation on the participant Medical Record including signed and dated documentation for all services and quarterly progress reports.


• Provides individual and family counseling and develops and leads group counseling sessions, as required.


• Refers participants and families to appropriate community services and acts as liaison and/or advocate with community organizations for participants.


• Works closely with participants and family members of caregivers during the disenrollment process, including assisting with referrals for primary care and community services.


• Consults with and advises other staff regarding the relationship of social, emotional, and cultural factors to health and medical care, and to the availability of social services in the community.

Why us?

We are a stable and growing healthcare organization that provides high-quality health care and supportive services, and enhance the well-being of elders, their family caregivers, and the community.