Social Worker, MSW

Responsibilities

The Social Worker, MSW plans, organizes and implements social work services to participants and their caregivers in accordance with InnovAge policies and all applicable regulations. Conducts psychosocial assessments, participates in care planning and acts as a liaison between the participant and the interdisciplinary team.

Essential Functions and Work Responsibilities

Functional Category : Assessment & Care Planning

• Conducts initial psychosocial assessments (including SLUMS, PHQ-9, housing, food, financial security, MDPOA / decision-maker status).
• Completes in-person reassessments at least every six months or as required.
• Performs in-home visits as required by regulations or as indicated
• Participates in IDT meetings, morning huddles, mini-teams, and PDPM meetings to ensure coordinated care.
• Facilitates and documents participant care conferences, family meetings, and facility partnership meetings.
• Participates in discharge planning and plan of care development, ensuring problems, interventions, and goals are well defined.
• Supports participants transitioning between residences or care facilities, including arranging transportation and coordinating moves when no support system is available.

Functional Category : Case Management & Care Coordination

Functional Category : Psychosocial Support & Advocacy

Functional Category : Documentation & Compliance

Functional Category : Professional Development & Team Collaboration

Performs other duties as assigned

Travel Requirements

Travel

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

REQUIRED

Education

Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) from The New Mexico Board of Social Work-LMSW License

Work Experience and Qualifications

PREFERRED

Work Experience and Qualifications

Benefits

InnovAge is dedicated to empowering seniors to live independently, allowing them to age in their own homes and communities safely. InnovAge offers an alternative to nursing homes through its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provides enrolled seniors with customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers. These centers are staffed by medical professionals who are committed to creating personalized care plans for each participant. At InnovAge, our team members are our greatest asset and have a significant impact on the lives of our participants every day. When you join InnovAge, you'll work alongside talented, respectful, and passionate colleagues within a patient-centered care model.

InnovAge is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified candidates for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected status. Salaries are determined by various factors such as qualifications, experience, and location, and do not include potential bonuses or benefits. Our extensive benefits package includes medical / dental / vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

Applicants are considered until the position is filled.

Posted Pay Range

$60,000-$75,000

Additional Information

Compensation Disclaimer

The pay may vary depending on job related factors, such as work location, experience, knowledge, skills, education, certifications, training and internal equity. InnovAge offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company match, short and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental life insurance, ADD, flexible spending account, paid time off and company paid holidays.

Agency Disclaimer

InnovAge will not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practices, all candidates / resumes submitted by search firms to InnovAge by any means without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the property of InnovAge and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired by InnovAge.