Medical Social Worker

Institute on Aging

Base: $85,759 - $102,495/annual; bonus/equity: not...
Msw from accredited school
One year experience with frail elderly
Interdisciplinary care model experience
The Medical Social Worker serves as the primary liaison between participants, family members, and the interdisciplinary care team to support aging adults in place

Job Summary

  • The Medical Social Worker serves as the primary liaison between participants, family members, and the interdisciplinary care team to support aging adults in place.
  • Responsibilities include conducting in-depth biopsychosocial assessments, developing participant-centered care plans, and facilitating end-of-life planning meetings.
  • The role requires maintaining a caseload of clients with complex medical and psychosocial problems while ensuring safe community placement and monitoring transitions of care.

Matching Summary

The Medical Social Worker serves as the primary liaison between participants, family members, and the interdisciplinary care team to support aging adults in place.

Salary

Base: $85,759 - $102,495/Annual; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Additional equity, benefits, and non-monetary compensation included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • MSW from accredited school
  • One year experience with frail elderly
  • Interdisciplinary care model experience
  • Biopsychosocial assessment skills
  • Care coordination and discharge planning

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual Cantonese or Spanish preferred
  • Experience with complex medical problems
  • Strong problem-solving and prioritization
  • Computer literacy and EHR proficiency
  • Advocacy for housing and substance abuse issues

Key Requirements

  • MSW degree required
  • 1+ year experience with frail elderly
  • 1+ year in interdisciplinary care model
  • Supervision toward LCSW licensure provided

Work Rights

Not specified

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