Master's Level Social Worker - Per Diem

Role Scope:

We are looking for a dynamic, service-oriented social worker who is passionate about supporting elderly persons in their journey. The social worker will work within a multidisciplinary care team led by a primary care provider to ensure whole-person, integrated care. In addition to clinical services, there is an opportunity to shape the company's social work program.

Core Responsibilities & Expectations for the Role

• Contribute to a center experience that Participants want to spend time in, a team culture that cares and creates joy, and an environment where all participants and team members belong.
• Continue to raise the bar. Constructively seek and share feedback, and help us implement changes in order to improve clinical outcomes and experience for participants.
• Exhibit and honor Habitat's values.
• Collaborate as part of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to optimize health status and quality of life of the participants as part of the care plan.
• Conduct social work assessments to determine psychosocial needs, preferences and goals of the participants
• Deliver and document social work interventions as agreed upon in the participants' care plan including but not limited to arranging necessary resources and services, assisting with care transitions, providing individual as well as group counseling and case management.
• Work with primary care providers and other members of the care team to guide smooth care transitions between settings (e.g., hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home, etc.)
• Initiate, coordinate and facilitate care conference meetings to ensure the highest level of care coordination among other care team members, participants, and other people within the participants' support network (family, informal caregivers, etc.)
• Provide discharge planning when participants disenroll from the program
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).
• A minimum of two years experience working with the frail or elderly.
• Previous experience coordinating and facilitating care conference meetings.
• Proof of medical clearance for communicable diseases, including a TB test.
• Proof of all immunizations are up to date.
• Proof of current CPR/BLS certification required or requirement to obtain within 30 days of employment..
• Proof of valid CA driver's license, personal transportation, good driving record and auto insurance as required by State law.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual: Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese preferred.

• Previous experience assisting patients/participants with behavioral health and substance abuse issues.

• A state issued driver's license, personal transportation, and auto insurance as required by law.

Location:

• Sacramento, CA (Onsite)

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

At Habitat Health, we aim to provide safe and high-quality care to our participants. To achieve this, please note we have a COVID-19 vaccination policy to keep both our team members and participants safe as an essential requirement of this role. Requests for reasonable accommodations due to an applicant's disability or sincerely held religious beliefs will be considered and may be granted based upon review. We adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations by obtaining necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Habitat Health is an Equal Opportunity employer and committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Habitat Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), or other status protected by applicable law.

Habitat Health is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Habitat Health will take steps to provide people with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs with reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. Accordingly, if you require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at careers@habitathealth.com..

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