Social Worker, MSW

Medica Talent Group is excited to share a full-time temporary assignment with a respected healthcare organization in Covina, CA.

About PACE:
PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a comprehensive care model designed for individuals age 55+ who are nursing home–eligible but wish to remain living safely in their homes. PACE programs provide coordinated medical and social services through an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), focusing on prevention, chronic condition management, and improving quality of life.

Position Details:

Title: Social Worker (MSW)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Assignment Type: Temporary
Location: Covina, CA (onsite)
Compensation: $35 – $46/hour

Position Summary:

The MSW provides the psychosocial perspective within the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for the PACE program. This includes participation in evaluations, assessments, care planning, ongoing services, and disenrollment processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting psychosocial assessments (scheduled and unscheduled)
• Providing individual and family counseling, education, and support
• Identifying and managing behavioral health needs
• Case management, advocacy, and discharge planning
• Facilitating family conferences and therapeutic support groups
• Coordinating advance care planning in collaboration with the PCP and IDT
• Linking participants to community resources (housing, financial aid, legal support, mental health services, etc.)
• Participating in home visits as needed
• Maintaining timely and compliant documentation
• Ensuring adherence to Social Work Code of Ethics and HIPAA guidelines

The MSW collaborates closely with the IDT to optimize participants’ health status and overall quality of life.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and prioritization abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and detail-oriented
• Knowledge of DHCS, CMS, and HIPAA regulations
• Strong customer service and facilitation skills

Education & Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited university (required)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in case management, social advocacy, and/or mental health with the geriatric population
• Fieldwork/internship may substitute for 1 year of experience
• Bilingual Spanish/English (required)
• CPR/First Aid certification (required)

If you are open to a temporary assignment within a collaborative PACE environment and enjoy working with the geriatric population, we encourage you to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $35.00 - $46.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you bilingual?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Social Work: 2 years (Preferred)
• Case management: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Covina, CA 91723 (Required)

Work Location: In person