Title: PACE Medical Social Worker
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm
MSW/LSW Pay: $68,579 to $85,812 per year
LCSW Pay: $73,353 to $91,749 per year

JOB SUMMARY
The PACE Medical Social Worker plans, organizes and implements social work case management services for PACE participants and families. Social Work case management interventions include psychosocial assessment, resource/referral, coordination and facilitation of family and facility care conferences, discharge planning, long-term care and respite planning, advance care planning, advance directives, mental health / crisis assessment, support and referral, assistance with financials and access to benefits as needed, and pre-enrollment and disenrollment procedures.

The Social Worker collaborates with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to ensure effective, efficient, and appropriate care to optimize the health status and quality of life of PACE participants. The Social Worker is knowledgeable regarding social systems, Medicare/Medicaid benefits, local/state/federal financial resources, mental health network / supports, and can skillfully apply appropriate interventions to meet the needs of the participant and family.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• 2+ years relevant experience as a medical social worker
• Experience working with the frail or elderly population preferred
• Experience working with individuals with mental health needs preferred
• Experience working within an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) model preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct medical social work case management to a designated caseload of TRU PACE participants and families.
• Completes initial and ongoing reassessment of participant and family psychosocial needs based on emotional, environmental, financial, psychological, cognitive, social, cultural and health factors.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, participant and family in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of the comprehensive care plan.
• Evaluates quality of psychosocial interventions and adjusts interventions as clinically necessary

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,579.00 - $91,749.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Lafayette, CO 80026 (Required)

Work Location: In person