Social Worker (MSW/LCSW)

Job Title:  Social Worker (MSW/LCSW)
Job ID: 89348
Location: San Francisco, California


Overview:
Are you an empathetic, dedicated, and skilled social work professional passionate about enriching the lives of older adults? We are seeking an inspiring Social Worker (MSW/LCSW) to join our compassionate care team! In this rewarding full-time position, you will serve as a vital advocate for patients and their families, empowering them to navigate social, emotional, and practical challenges while promoting independence and dignity. Working as a key member of a collaborative team, you will conduct psychosocial assessments, create individualized care plans, deliver supportive counseling, and connect patients with life-enhancing community resources. If you thrive in a dynamic, patient-centered healthcare environment and want to make a meaningful difference every day, we welcome you to apply!

What you will be doing:
Clinical Practice & Case Management

• Empowering Care Coordination: Utilize independent judgment and discretion to manage a patient panel, ensuring comprehensive and continuous care.
• Comprehensive Assessments: Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments to identify risks, evaluate needs, and design personalized care plans tailored to each patient's goals.
• Counseling & Advocacy: Provide individual counseling, facilitate family conferences, and run patient and caregiver support groups or workshops.
• Community Resources & Transitions: Connect patients to vital community organizations (e.g., residential care facilities, skilled nursing, social services) and manage thoughtful discharge planning when needed.
• Peer Support: Review and verify assessment findings completed by non-MSW team members when appropriate.

Team Collaboration & Quality Excellence

• Patient & Family Liaison: Serve as the essential bridge connecting patients, family caregivers, the care team, and community partners.
• Interdepartmental Synergy: Partner closely with internal departments and healthcare agencies to deliver holistic, 5-star service based on compassion, excellence, resourcefulness, and inclusivity.
• Active Team Engagement: Participate in team meetings to advocate for patient priorities, build consensus, and drive unified care strategies.
• Compliance & Record-Keeping: Complete all clinical documentation and updates accurately, timely, and in full compliance with ethical, legal, safety, and HIPAA confidentiality standards.

• Licensed Specialty: Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license required.
• Degree: Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university. (Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work combined with required language skills and geriatric experience may also be considered).
• Licensure: Valid Social Worker license in the State of California.
• Certification: Active MOCA Certification required.

Experience & Technical Skills

• Geriatric Care Expertise: Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population.
• EHR Proficiency: Minimum of one (1) year of hands-on experience utilizing EPIC.
• Core Competencies: Strong organizational skills, clinical assessment capability, and proficiency in standard software applications (Microsoft Office).
• Communication & Resilience: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to maintain composure, adapt flexibly, and perform effectively under shifting priorities.

Nice to have:

• Language Abilities: Chinese language skills (Cantonese or Mandarin) strongly preferred; general bilingual fluency is a significant asset.

• Advanced Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of post-MSW experience, healthcare case management experience, or background in a senior care setting.
• Collaborative Mindset: Strong track record of interdisciplinary collaboration, care coordination, and managing a full-time caseload in a fast-paced environment.

Salary/Rate Range: $45-$59/HR


Other Information:

• Work Type: Full-Time Position (Contingent/Contract).
• Work Setting: Hybrid geriatric care environment, encompassing professional office settings, ambulatory clinics, patient homes, and residential care facilities.