Social Worker, Homelessness Patient Navigator

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

The Social Worker position provides or assures access to a variety of services for AltaMed patients who are experiencing homelessness by supporting access to treatment and services in LA-based clinic settings, through AltaMed’s Clinician Home Visit Program and the Coordinated Entry System Partner. The position rotates through several SPA 7 clinics to support access, patient engagement, and referrals. The position is key in creating linkages from the clinic and field setting to Alta Med’s health services, Coordinated Entry System partner, community referrals, and housing navigation. The Social Worker will be teamed with a Community Health Navigator and collaborate with health and mental health providers, support treatment through coordination of referrals, authorizations, pharmacy, appointments, care plan development, and tracking of services, and help develop reports and metrics with the Evaluation Team. 

Minimum Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited college/university required.

• Minimum of 2 (two) years of case management experience and outreach directly tied to homelessness and behavioral health required.

• Knowledge of support services, agencies, providers, and systems of care that serve the homeless population.

• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Compensation

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Benefits & Career Development

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days 
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.