Medical Social Worker

AGENCY OVERVIEW:

Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years. We offer world-class services to support individuals and families across all stages of life, including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development. Our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, and we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds.
 
L’Chaim Adult Day Health Center is a licensed facility that provides medical, social, and therapy services for Russian-speaking older adults. We have been a haven of person-centered care and community support for thousands of emigre clients from San Francisco and San Mateo for over 25 years.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Adult Day Health Care Program Director, the Medical Social Worker leads and delivers the social services component of the L’Chaim ADHC program. As a core member of the interdisciplinary team, this role is responsible for psychosocial assessments, care planning, counseling, case management, documentation, and coordination of services in compliance with ADHC/CBAS and Title 22 requirements.

The Medical Social Worker also provides professional oversight and support to social work assistants and program aides, ensuring high-quality, person-centered, and compliant service delivery. This position plays a critical role in supporting participant well-being, regulatory compliance, and program excellence.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

  • Salary Range: $95,000 – $110,000 (depending on experience)
  • Employment Type: full-time, exempt with benefits
  • Employer 403(b) retirement match plus additional employer contribution (subject to eligibility)
  • Cafeteria benefits plan that lets you customize coverage to fit your needs, with options like health insurance, FSAs, retirement plans, and wellness programs
  • 16 holidays (10 federal and up to 6 Jewish holidays), annually
  • 3 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave, annually

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and ongoing reassessments as part of the multidisciplinary team
  • Develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care in collaboration with clinical partners
  • Complete Treatment Authorization Requests (TARs) and supporting documentation
  • Provide counseling, care management, and referrals to community resources
  • Serve as liaison with participants, families, caregivers, and home environments; Coordinate services with internal disciplines and external providers to ensure continuity of care
  • Support discharge planning and transitions when participants are no longer appropriate for services
  • Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record
  • Ensure all social services records meet Title 22, ADHC/CBAS, and agency standards
  • Identify and report suspected abuse in accordance with mandated reporter laws; Document all reports and follow-up actions appropriately
  • Provide professional leadership and guidance to social work assistants and program aides
  • Participate in hiring, training, supervision, and performance evaluation of assigned staff

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Russian language fluency required
  • Candidates must meet one of the following:
    • Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution
    • Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, gerontology, or related field, plus at least one year of relevant social services experience
    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of California
  • MSW and license-eligible or licensed in California preferred
  • Minimum of two (2) years of clinical casework experience serving older adults
  • Experience in Adult Day Health Care, healthcare, or community-based social services preferred
  • Experience working with frail older adults and complex medical and psychosocial needs
  • Proficiency with electronic health records and basic Microsoft applications

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status. JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.