Mental Health Caseworker

Care with Heart. Join Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE as a Social Worker in Eckert, CO. It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. 90k - $110k annually with LCSW
~ Relocation Assistance offered!

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off + Personal Days
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities

Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school required.
Be legally authorized, currently licensed, registered or certified with the state of Colorado as a SW-C or LSW, OR be licensed in the state of Colorado as a LCSW.
Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home or community-based setting is preferable.
The Social Worker Routinely assesses the needs of participants and families and determines the most appropriate and effective social services interventions to meet participant goals. Based on the assessment and/or evaluation of the participant, the Social Worker works in coordination with the IDT, Behavioral Health Specialist, Chaplain, contracted providers, and others to implement the plan of care and to provide psych/social interventions. The Social Worker acts as an education resource for the PACE team and supports the organizations goal to provide high-quality, person-centered care to all participants.
Performs in person initial assessments for enrollment of potential Senior CommUnity Care participants to obtain a complete psychosocial history, which may include descriptions of cognitive status, social supports, family dynamics mental health and substance dependency and other issues and needs. Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant.
communicates participant changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery.
Provides ongoing support, counsel, and education to participants and family regarding a variety of issues, including but not limited to: the aging process, dementia, grief and loss, end of life, disease processes, difficult family dynamics and changing roles, PACE model and PACE health services.
Presents requests to Interdisciplinary Team for and coordinates admission/discharge to contracted facilities for temporary respites and permanent placement.
Acts as facilitator for meetings with participant, family, caregivers, and community agencies to clarify, or problem solves issues regarding the plan of care. If hospice care is appropriate actively provides emotional support, grief work, education and funeral/financial planning referral. Facilitates hospice or nursing home placement as needed. Initiate referrals to external resources with community agencies such as Adult Protective Services, Housing Authority, or public utility companies. Advocates with these entities for purposes of maintaining community stability.
Assists participants and caregivers to complete Medical Durable Power Of Attorney (MDPOA) Proxy, and Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) directives as needed.
Attends and actively participates in a variety of organizational meetings related to participant care, including but not limited to: Morning Meeting, Intake and Assessment Meeting, various in-services and community agency meetings.
Acts as a resource to other team members and day center staff regarding topics such as dementia, difficult behaviors, and difficult personalities.
Completes and ensures completion of documentation of clinical service, in participant’s medical records including initial assessments, re-assessments, change of status, temporary or permanent placements, hospital admissions and discharges, home and nursing home visits and other significant events according to Senior CommUnity Care documentation requirements.
Follow all Senior CommUnity Care policies and procedures and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines.
Follows Senior CommUnity Care Safety policies and procedures.
Participates in and supports Quality Improvement Initiatives.
Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings. Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE (Eckert) provides healthcare and supportive services for individuals age 55 and older, helping them live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes and communities. As a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provider and the first of its kind in Western Colorado, our interdisciplinary teams deliver personalized, comprehensive care tailored to each participant’s needs. Nestled at the base of Grand Mesa in beautiful Delta County, our location provides a peaceful, small-town setting surrounded by orchards, scenic byways, and easy access to outdoor recreation, local farms, and the charm of nearby communities.
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