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Provides telephonic assessments of members’ medical, psychosocial, physical, and spiritual needs. Utilizes completed UAS-NY assessments to develop a Person-Centered Service Plan (PCSP).
Responds to changes in members’ condition/sentinel events (i.e. level of care changes, changes in family support, changes in housing, etc.) by revising the PCSP and communicating changes with interdisciplinary care team and PCP.
Responds to requests for service within Medicare/Medicaid regulated time frames utilizing appropriate correspondence as per DOH/CMS regulations and departmental workflows.
Participates in and presents cases at the Interdisciplinary Care Team meetings to discuss any changes in member’s condition/sentinel events (i.e. level of care changes, changes in family support, changes in housing, etc.) identified during assessment process.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary care team members, such as Primary Care Physician, Social Worker, Specialists, Hospice/Palliative team, and Chief Medical Director when complex social/medical focus areas are identified during the assessment/care planning process as per unit workflows.
Educates members on Advanced Directives/Health Care Proxy/Power Of Attorney (POA) and helps to facilitate the completion of such documentation.
Bachelor’s degree social work or related field required, MSW or LMSW preferred.
Minimum three to five years clinical social experience in long term care, managed care, home care, geriatrics or hospice preferred.
Prior experience in an interdisciplinary service delivery environment preferred.
Working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations preferred.
Prior experience in an interdisciplinary service delivery environment preferred.
Current LMSW in New York State preferred.
Summary
The Psychology Department at Saint Xavier University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track open rank professor position in Psychology. The area of expertise is Social Psychology. We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach undergraduate courses in our social domain area (e.g., Social Psychology, Cultural Psychology, Sex and Gender, Personality) as well as research courses (e.g., writing in psychology, statistics, research methods, research capstone), which serve as the core of our major.
The Psychology major is one of the most popular majors and minors in the university and Psychology courses serve various other majors and minors in addition to the general education social sciences requirement. The Psychology Department prides itself on offering a strong undergraduate curriculum, providing ample student-faculty research opportunities, and supporting career mentoring and preparation, and has earned a U.S. News and World Report ranking each of the past three years.
Saint Xavier University was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846 and is guided by fundamental values of the Sisters to serve the underserved. Saint Xavier University is a Hispanic Serving Institution and is recognized as a top performer on social mobility and one of the most diverse student populations among regional universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.
Start date is Fall 2026.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Teach 12 credit hours each semester in psychology courses in the social domain area and research core area
- Establish a program of research leading to peer-reviewed publications and presentations
- Mentor undergraduate students in student-faculty research
- Provide service to the program, college, and university
- Provide quality undergraduate career guidance and mentorship
Qualifications
- Doctorate (Ph.D.) in psychology or a closely related discipline (ABD applicants will be considered, contingent on a successful doctoral defense prior to August 1, 2026)
- Evidence of (or potential for) excellent teaching, including use of evidence-based best practices in teaching and learning
- Demonstrated research potential
- Interest in engaging undergraduate students in research
- Enthusiasm and cultural competencies to work effectively with a diverse student population
Application Materials
Please provide a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, research statement which includes plans to mentor undergraduate students in research, sample representative publication(s), up to 2 sample syllabi for undergraduate courses, copies of transcripts for all degrees (unofficial acceptable), and contact information for three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation will be solicited at a later date for finalists. Please name files as "Lastname_CV," etc.
Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Kelsey Moreno, search committee chair, at .
Deadline
Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Additional Expectations
We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.
The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision, and core values of the University.
Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bonafide occupational qualifications of each applicant.
Immediate need in the Los Angeles County area for Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist.
Outpatient supporting 6- 18 yr old population.
Offering $210 per hr, 40 hrs, M-F, flex schedule option of 4/10's.Please contact us today for immediate consideration, interviews are going on now!Cindi
Employer
City of Kirkland
Salary
$105,122.98 - $122,830.27 Annually
Location
Kirkland, WA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202100752
Location
Fire - Mobile Integrated Health Program
Opening Date
03/04/2026
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
AFSCME
Job Summary
The City of Kirkland's Fire Department is seeking to hire a Case Worker I for the Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) division!
Why Kirkland?
Ranked as one of the most livable cities in America, Kirkland is an attractive and inviting place to live, work, and visit. We have big city vision while maintaining a small-town, community feel. If you are a candidate with the desire to join an organization looking to innovate into the future, the City of Kirkland is the place for you!
If you ask our employees why they love where they work, they will tell you about the great people, work environment, supportive leadership and City Council, and fearless innovation.
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Competitive Wages: We strive to maintain competitive compensation packages and work to provide wages that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities of our employees.
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Job Summary
The role of the Case Worker is to mitigate the impact of chronic 911 callers and to better protect our most vulnerable residents. The Case Worker facilitates access to social services and non-emergency medical services for vulnerable adults and families in crisis encountered by 911 responders within the Fire Department.Distinguishing Characteristics: The Case Worker is a full-time civilian position working within the Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program reporting to a Chief Officer. This position works in conjunction with Regional Crisis Response Agency Crisis Responders and other community partners. The Case Worker visits clients as part of a team with an Emergency Medical Technician.
The Case Worker I is an entry-level level position within the Case Worker job series. This classification is reserved for those with an associate license and/or master's degree. An employee in the Case Worker I classification will move to the Case Worker II classification when they are able to demonstrate that they have an independent clinical practice license from the Washington State Department of Health.
Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Follows up with clients and makes in-home visits to meet, interview, and assess residents after an initial encounter, referral, or response at the request of Police, Fire, or other authorized entities. Conducts biopsychosocial assessments when needed.
- Serves as one of the Department's subject matter experts on social and human services.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with outside agencies who are partners in the effort to guide 911 callers towards appropriate medical and social services.
- Participates in the development of the Department's performance metrics, tracking, and referrals related to the Mobile Integrated Health team.
- Promotes best practices in treatment approaches, support systems, and interventions through trainings that support clinical competency, culturally relevant practices, and use of appropriate technologies.
- Works with adult family homes, assisted living facilities, group homes, skilled nursing facilities and other care facilities to improve client outcomes.
- Works with City personnel who encounter and refer vulnerable individuals in need of assistance in their care, safety, mental or physical health issues.
- Keeps timely and organized progress notes on individuals enrolled for services.
- Uses clinical experience and expertise to inform evaluation, case management, coaching, and advocacy decisions with clients referred to MIH.
- Monitors and finds solutions for callers who are deemed "high users" of the 911 system.
- Provides proactive leadership to foster understanding and teamwork in the area of community response.
- Fosters a positive and supportive work environment; promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace, contributing to an environment of respectful living and working in a multicultural society.
- Completes and maintains training requirements as established by the Department.
- Performs functions as assigned in the City's emergency response plan in the event of an emergency.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Skilled in tracking client progress outcomes and use of data systems for case management and outcome tracking.
- Knowledge of HIPPA and RCW's and other laws related to the maintenance, retention, and confidentiality of patient records.
- Skilled in applying a trauma-informed care approach with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Knowledge of the principles of behavior and motivation.
- Knowledge of community health, housing, financial, and behavioral health resources and criteria for providing services.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal social service programs and eligibility criteria, including Veteran-specific programs, Medicare and Medicaid.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Outlook) or similar programs.
- Knowledge of business letter writing, email communications, and report preparation.
- Understanding of regional programs and initiatives, including partnerships and inter-agency cooperation with other public and private agencies in the region such as MIH in King County and the Regional Crisis Response (RCR) Agency.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and assume responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on people, the organization, and quality of service within the assigned area.
- Ability to effectively handle confidential, delicate, and sensitive issues, using tact and diplomacy.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate and build and maintain effective team relationships with employees, public officials, and diverse populations.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain and project a calm, informational, and persuasive demeanor in stressful situations.
- Ability to establish and maintain productive professional relationships with City of Kirkland staff, MIH program partners, RCR Agency affiliates, and other community partners.
- Ability to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; obtain first-hand information and use it for improvements in services; act with community in mind; establish and maintain effective relationships and gain trust and respect.
- Value Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Understand and support equity and inclusion in policies and practices; work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and lived experience; inspire and encourage fair treatment.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, human development, or other related field or Associate's license as a social worker, mental health counselor, or marriage and family therapist as defined by WAC 246-809.
- Experience: 1 year of paid experience in a health care setting, including public health or behavioral health.
- Or: In place of the above requirements, the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual's knowledge, skill, and ability to proficiently perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.
- Must have a valid Washington State Driver's license with 30 days of hire, and ability to remain insurable under the City's insurance to operate motor vehicles.
- Experience working with public safety entities preferred.
Other
Physical Demands and Working Environment:
Must be physically capable of effectively using and operating various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, tablet computer, calculator, copier, scanner and fax machine. Must be able to safely operate a city vehicle.
Must be physically capable of lifting, walking, moving, carrying, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling. Will navigate rugged terrains and unsanitary public places, homes, and shelters. Ability to carry, don, and doff personal and safety equipment during community response, including N95 mask and eye protection.
Work involves contact with individuals and clients who may be experiencing housing insecurity. The incumbent may be exposed to repeated emotionally disturbing situations, high-stress dynamic situations, hostile and/or aggressive behaviors, which could present a personal risk of harm. Work may require visits to jails and out-of-town locations, emergency rooms, and other medical facilities. May include exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious material (OPIM).
This position encounters foot hazards as defined by the WAC, which may include any of the following: falling objects, rolling objects, piercing/cutting injuries, or electrical hazards.
Selection Process
Position requires a resume and cover letter for consideration of application. Please note how you meet minimum qualifications within the cover letter. Applicants who are selected for next steps in the hiring process will be invited by phone or e-mail. Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible date as screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions will be made through the recruitment period, until such time as the vacancy is filled.
The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf 711.
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Medical Social Worker LSIW/MSW – Home Care - FT/PT/PRN
As a Medical Social Worker, you will be called to care when you’re needed most. As part of Interim HealthCare, you’ll support a full range of patient services to bring comfort and dignity to our clients.
What we offer our Medical Social Workers (LSIW/MSW)
- Competitive pay, benefits, and incentives.
- Truly flexible scheduling – a dedication to work/life balance (Full-time (FT), Part-time (PT), PRN)
- Daily Pay option available
- No Overtime Required
- 1:1 Patient care
Excited to hear more?
Working at Interim HealthCare means a career unlike any other. With integrity at the center of all we do, we know that when we support you and your community, you’ll change lives every day.
As a Medical Social Worker, you will:
- Collaborate with Goals of Care team to develop a robust goal concordant program for Interim clients with hopes of improving patient/family satisfaction, decreasing hospitalizations, and facilitating hospice transitions when appropriate
- Assess psychosocial status, establishing, monitoring, and delivering care as it relates to meeting the needs of the patient/client, as directed by the physician’s plan of plan of care
- Aid other team members in understanding the social, ethical, and emotional factors related to health problems
- Effectively communicate with other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote coordination of patient care concordant with patient goals. When necessary, facilitate communication of patient status and plan of care during transitional experiences such as home to hospital, hospital to post-acute care facility, and back home
To qualify as a Medical Social Worker with us, you will need:
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW) or comparable undergraduate degree required; Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred.
- Licensure Requirement: LSW in the state in which the position is located
- Minimum 3 years of social work experience in a health care setting
At Interim HealthCare Home Care, we know that being our best is non-negotiable – that’s why we treat your family like our own. We take a patient-centric approach to address each individual’s mind, body, and spirit, our caregivers work tirelessly to help their patients and families find peace. From our unmatched referral response times to our focus on quality improvement, the most beautifully complicated time of your life is our life’s work.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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Aveanna Healthcare has grown tremendously during the past year through a series of exciting acquisitions and we are currently looking for a Social Worker to join our dynamic home health care team. In this position, you will be responsible and accountable for the evaluation, coordination, and administration of social work services to patients and families.
**$10,000 Sign On Bonus**
Essential Job Functions:
- Assist the client in the ability to understand the significant social and emotional factors related to their health problems.
- Assists in the development of a plan of care based on clinical diagnosis, client and physician input that includes medical and social interventions and measurable goals or outcomes.
- Arranges to have plans of care implemented by providing linkage to community medical and health resources.
- Routinely reviews client progress to determine the effectiveness of services in reaching maximum rehab potential.
- ensures use of appropriate medical, social, diagnostic and psychological terminology.
- Investigate and take appropriate actions on client or employee concerns/complaints.
- Instruct clients, family members and primary care givers as needed to insure the optimal functioning level for each client.
- Coordinate agency services by ensuring that other agency caregivers are properly orientated and trained to meet the client’s needs in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Insure effective coordination of client home care services through the timely completion of required documentation as well as the timely transfer of pertinent medical data to the client’s physician, therapists or other care givers.
- Provide input to the Medicare Director regarding the need for formulation or modification of agency policies, procedures, and practices pertaining to client services.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive client data.
- Initiate and participate in meetings to develop service plans for agency clients.
- Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.
Aveanna Healthcare Offers:
- 401(k) with match
- Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for employees at 30+ hours
- Tuition Discounts and Reimbursement
- PTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
Requirements:
- Current state license as required by state law and regulation
- Masters or Bachelors Degree in Social Work
- Minimum of at least one year medical social work experience
HHH
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
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Aveanna Healthcare has grown tremendously during the past year through a series of exciting acquisitions and we are currently looking for a Social Worker to join our dynamic home health care team. In this position, you will be responsible and accountable for the evaluation, coordination, and administration of social work services to patients and families.
**$10,000 Sign On Bonus**
Essential Job Functions:
- Assist the client in the ability to understand the significant social and emotional factors related to their health problems.
- Assists in the development of a plan of care based on clinical diagnosis, client and physician input that includes medical and social interventions and measurable goals or outcomes.
- Arranges to have plans of care implemented by providing linkage to community medical and health resources.
- Routinely reviews client progress to determine the effectiveness of services in reaching maximum rehab potential.
- ensures use of appropriate medical, social, diagnostic and psychological terminology.
- Investigate and take appropriate actions on client or employee concerns/complaints.
- Instruct clients, family members and primary care givers as needed to insure the optimal functioning level for each client.
- Coordinate agency services by ensuring that other agency caregivers are properly orientated and trained to meet the client’s needs in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Insure effective coordination of client home care services through the timely completion of required documentation as well as the timely transfer of pertinent medical data to the client’s physician, therapists or other care givers.
- Provide input to the Medicare Director regarding the need for formulation or modification of agency policies, procedures, and practices pertaining to client services.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive client data.
- Initiate and participate in meetings to develop service plans for agency clients.
- Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.
Aveanna Healthcare Offers:
- 401(k) with match
- Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for employees at 30+ hours
- Tuition Discounts and Reimbursement
- PTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
Requirements:
- Current state license as required by state law and regulation
- Masters or Bachelors Degree in Social Work
- Minimum of at least one year medical social work experience
HHH
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
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Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health opened its doors this April as the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 25 years! Integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC's), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8, this enhanced integrated delivery system will establish a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. Our advanced hospital will offer 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, onsite 550-car parking garage, and a helipad for emergency transport.
We are seeking an experienced Social Worker - Behavioral Health - Inpatient Services (Part Time). Our ideal candidate will have care management and utilization management experience. You will play a vital role in enhancing patient care through comprehensive psychosocial assessments and effective discharge planning. Your expertise will directly contribute to patient well-being by addressing barriers to timely discharge, ensuring smooth transitions to post-acute care, and providing essential emotional support to patients and their families.
As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center employee you will be part of an exceptional team with the following benefit offerings:
- Generous Tuition Assistance Program
- Tuition savings to continue your education with Chamberlain University
- Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
- Diverse programming to expand your experience
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Pet Insurance
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. 's degree in social work (MSW).
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
CalOptima
Join Us in this Amazing Opportunity
The Team You'll Join
We are a mission driven community‐based organization that serves member health with excellence and dignity, respecting the value and needs of each person. If you are ready to advance your career while making a difference, we encourage you to review and apply today and help us build healthier communities for all.
More About the Opportunity
We are hoping you will join us as a Social Worker (PACE) and help shape the future of healthcare where you'll be an integral part of our PACEC ‐ Social Work team, helping to strive for excellence while we serve our member health with dignity, respecting the value and needs of each of our members through collaboration with our providers, community partners and local stakeholders. This position has been approved to be Full Office.
- If telework is approved, you are required to work within the State of California only and if Partial Telework, also come in to the Main Office in Orange, CA, at least two (2) days per week minimum.
The Social Worker for the Program for All‐Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) will be responsible for direct social work care management services, such as participant screening, case management, counseling and referrals of participants to PACE. Together, we are building a stronger, more equitable health system.
Your Contributions To the Team:
- 70% ‐ Care Management
- Participates in a mission driven culture of high‐quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability.
- Participates in the Interdisciplinary Team's (IDT) initial, six (6) month and annual assessments, as well as care planning of the participant's case in accordance with industry and departmental standards.
- Documents participant changes appropriately in the medical record in accordance with industry and departmental standards.
- Communicates effectively and openly with other IDT members on participant status and needs.
- Assesses patients for high‐risk situations such as suicidal/homicidal ideation and abuse. Reports appropriately in accordance with legal and ethical standards of practice and engages in safety planning with participants and/or family.
- Develops and leads group counseling and participant support group activities.
- Refers participants and families to appropriate community agencies or facilities, serves as a liaison with such organizations and as an advocate for participants.
- Assists in the completion of advance directives, mortuary arrangements, funeral planning and/or facility placement.
- Aids patients/representatives in ascertaining third‐party and financial resources and planning for financial coverage for services as necessary.
- Addresses any psychosocial needs that may require social work support and intervention (e.g., anxiety, depression and other behaviors), both at the center and at home.
- Works with PACE participants and the IDT to develop an appropriate discharge plan for disenrolling from PACE services.
- May be required to perform home visits to private homes of CalOptima Health's PACE participants; frequent travel in Orange County.
- Support PACE participants with care coordination needs, such as transportation, family communication, scheduling visits to the center, supporting with warm handoff process to our community partners.
- Represents and supports the participant's care management needs by being an advocate for their care, supporting clinical needs such as supportive counseling, developing care plans to manage all psychosocial needs (i.e., establishing support systems, coping mechanisms, assessing depression, anxiety, cognition) and developing interventions.
- 25% ‐ Support Services
- Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short and long‐term goals/priorities for the department.
- Consults with and advises staff members regarding the relationship of social, emotional and cultural factors to health and medical care and the availability of social services in the community.
- Attends and participates in in‐services, staff meetings and case conferences.
- Helps support the new enrollee process of enrollment into the PACE program (e.g., communicates to IDT and ensures all service gaps are covered prior to enrollment).
- Participates in program improvement for the Social Work department.
- Works with the Quality Improvement (QI) department to support grievances, appeals and advocacy consistent with participant's rights.
- 5% ‐ Other
- Completes other projects and duties as assigned.
Do You Have What the Role Requires?
- Master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university PLUS 2 years of experience in a health‐related field required; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above may also be qualifying.
- 1 year of experience working with the elderly population with relevant experience within the last 3 years required.
- Bilingual in English and in one of CalOptima Health's defined threshold languages (Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese).
- CPR and First‐Aid Certification required or must be obtained within six (6) months of the date of hire.
- Valid driver's license and vehicle or other approved means of transportation, an acceptable driving record and current auto insurance will be required for work away from the primary office 30% of the time or more.
You'll Stand Out More If You Possess the Following:
- 1 year of case management experience with the elderly population.
What the Regulatory Agencies Need You to Possess?
- N/A
Your Knowledge & Abilities to Bring to this Role:
- Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with CalOptima Health's leadership and staff and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds.
- Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events.
- Organize, be analytical, problem‐solve and possess project management skills.
- Work in a fast‐paced environment and in an efficient manner.
- Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration.
- Motivate and lead multi‐program teams and external committees/coalitions.
- Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job specific applications/systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment.
Your Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Counsels and assists patients and their families with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose illnesses or which creates obstacles in receiving maximum quality of care.
Acts as a therapeutic agent by participating within a multi-disciplinary health and mental health teams.
Facilitates the delivery of services and support is provided efficiently and in a timely manner.
Maintains good working, patient/provider/staff relationships.
Complies with and enforces University Health policies and procedures.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education is required.
One year's post master's degree experience in a health care setting is preferred.
LICENSURE Current state licensure from the Texas Department of Human Services is required.
