Medical Social Worker - Bilingual Spanish
Location :
West LA
Job Type :
Direct
Reference Code :
West LA
Job Industry :
Healthcare - Health Services
Job Description :
Medical Social Worker - MSW - West LA, 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)
Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays, 403(b) with Matching Retirement Plan, Life insurance (paid by the company)
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.
Required Qualifications :
Job Requirements:
- Master’s degree from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited School of Social Work.
- Valid California driver’s license with a good driving record.
- TB screening and successful completion of a health examination by a health care provider is required for employment.
- Two years of social work experience, preferably in health care, and minimum one-year experience working with a frail/elderly population. Age-specific competency in working with the elderly. Internships considered towards experience.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Knowledge of social work principles and practices, including case management and counseling techniques. Working knowledge of community services for the elderly and their families.
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Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred.
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