Habitat Health
Location
Alameda, California
Salary
$40 - $46 / HOUR
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and eligibility assessments for prospective PACE participants to ensure they meet clinical and safety requirements. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop preliminary care plans and facilitate safe transitions into the program.
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work and a current, unrestricted LCSW license in California. Candidates must have at least one year of post-licensure experience and two years of experience working with geriatric populations.
Current, unrestricted Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in California (BBS License required) Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) Minimum of 1 years of post-licensure clinical experience, with at least 2 years working with older adults and geriatric populations Strong knowledge of geriatric mental health, including dementia care, depression, anxiety disorders, and age-related psychological changes Experience conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and biopsychosocial evaluations for complex older adults Experience with standardized geriatric assessment tools (BIMS, PHQ-9, MoCA, MMSE) and interpreting results for eligibility determination Understanding of California's LCSW scope of practice as defined in Business & Professions Code Sections 4996-4999.129 Knowledge of capacity assessment principles and ability to evaluate decision-making abilities in older adults with cognitive impairment Experience with crisis intervention, safety planning, and risk assessment in community-based settings Excellent clinical documentation skills that meet regulatory standards and demonstrate medical necessity Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system or similar EHR platforms Experience working in interdisciplinary team environments and collaborative care models Understanding of CMS and DHCS regulations related to PACE enrollment criteria and Health and Safety requirements Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid eligibility requirements and benefits Understanding of Nursing Facility Level of Care (NFLOC) criteria and ability to document how applicants meet these requirements Knowledge of home safety evaluation and ability to assess if an applicant can live safely at home with PACE services Nice to have: Previous experience in PACE, CCRCs, or similar programs serving older adults with complex needs Familiarity with California Title 22 PACE regulations and enrollment processes Experience evaluating whether individuals with behavioral health conditions or cognitive impairment can be safely managed in community settings Knowledge of community-based long-term care services and supports (IHSS, CBAS, etc.) Experience with telehealth for social work assessments and interventions Training in trauma-informed care approaches for older adults Experience working with diverse populations and cultural competency in serving ethnic minority communities Bilingual skills (particularly Spanish/English) Experience with advance care planning and end-of-life care coordination Knowledge of elder abuse identification and mandatory reporting requirements Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities who are aging Familiarity with conservatorship and guardianship processes in California Compensation: We take into account an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience in determining final compensation. As a per diem position, this role is compensated on an hourly basis and is not eligible for company benefits such as medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, or 401(k) savings. The expected hourly rate for this position is $40 - $46 hourly. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location. Vaccination Policy, including COVID-19 At Habitat Health, we aim to provide safe and high-quality care to our participants. To achieve this, please note that we have vaccination policies to keep both our team members and participants safe. For covid and flu, we require either proof of vaccination or declination form and required masking while in participant locations as a 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 also require that team members adhere to all infection control, PPE standards and vaccination requirements related to specific roles and locations as a condition of employment. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Habitat Health is an Equal Opportunity employer and is 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. Beware of Scams and Fraud Please ensure your application is being submitted through a Habitat Health sponsored site only. Our emails will come from @habitathealth.com email addresses. If you feel that you have been the victim of a scam such as this, please report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission by selecting the ‘Rip-offs and Imposter Scams’ option: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/.
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