Job Description

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

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.

Compensation

$71,503.24 - $89,379.05 annually

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

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

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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