Social Work Manager

Social Work Manager

At myPlace Health, we believe every senior deserves to age with dignity, purpose, and joy. As our Social Work Manager, you'll guide a passionate team dedicated to empowering participants through holistic, person-centered care. Your leadership will shape how our social work department delivers emotional, psychosocial, and practical support across the PACE modelhelping high-risk seniors thrive safely in their homes and communities.

What Does Success Look Like As Our Social Work Manager?

Lead with purpose and direction. Oversee the Social Work department by setting clear goals, priorities, and performance standards that align with myPlace Health's mission and PACE program requirements.

Inspire and empower your team. Supervise and mentor a group of talented Social Workers and Mental Health Counselors, creating an environment that encourages accountability, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.

Build strong operational rhythms. Manage team schedules, coverage, and onboarding processes while driving performance management and skill development.

Use data to drive impact. Leverage analytics and key performance indicators to identify trends, inform decisions, and lead improvements in service delivery.

Champion clinical excellence. Ensure timely, high-quality completion of biopsychosocial assessments, individualized care plans, and social work interventions that reflect compassion and regulatory compliance.

Streamline processes for consistency. Establish and refine workflows, policies, and procedures that ensure consistent, participant-centered care across multiple sites.

Guide through complexity. Support high-acuity cases, crisis intervention, and transitions of care to safeguard participant well-being and stability.

Serve as a trusted expert. Provide guidance on trauma-informed care, advanced care planning, grief support, and addressing social determinants of health.

Lead by example in care delivery. Maintain a small participant caseload to stay closely connected to the day-to-day realities of social work practiceensuring your leadership remains grounded, informed, and participant-centered.

Uphold integrity through compliance. Ensure all practices meet CMS, DHCS, and PACE standards, maintaining the highest levels of ethical and regulatory accountability.

Elevate quality and performance. Oversee EMR documentation for completeness and accuracy while leading audits, surveys, and corrective action planning to drive continuous quality improvement.

Collaborate beyond boundaries. Partner with Nursing, Therapy, Enrollment, and Center Operations to ensure seamless, interdisciplinary care for every participant.

Advocate for alignment and integration. Represent the Social Work function in organizational planning, operational readiness, and strategic growth initiatives.

Steward resources wisely. Manage resource allocation and vendor partnerships related to social work services to support efficient and effective care delivery.

Adapt and contribute. Perform other responsibilities as needed in support of organizational goals and participant-centered outcomes.

What Does An Ideal Profile Look Like?

Lead with professional credibility. Hold a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program and an active California license as an LCSW or LMFTdemonstrating the highest professional standards in your field.

Bring depth and experience. Offer at least 5 years of progressive social work experience, including 3 or more years in a leadership or management capacity, ideally within healthcare, PACE, or senior-care environments.

Understand complex populations. Possess deep expertise in supporting older adults, high-risk seniors, and individuals with complex medical, behavioral, and psychosocial needs.

Think strategically and act decisively. Approach challenges with a solutions-oriented mindsetbalancing long-term vision with the day-to-day operational realities of care delivery.

Communicate with clarity and care. Exhibit outstanding verbal and written communication skills, fostering understanding and alignment among participants, families, and team members.

Lead with empathy and fairness. Build trust through active listening, thoughtful feedback, and a people-first approach that balances compassion with accountability.

Collaborate with impact. Thrive in cross-functional settings, forging strong partnerships with Nursing, Therapy, Operations, and Enrollment teams to ensure integrated participant care.

Champion equity and inclusion. Demonstrate a deep commitment to advancing health equity and ensuring that all participants receive care that honors their individuality and dignity.

Drive growth and innovation. Inspire continuous improvement by mentoring others, piloting new approaches, and modeling curiosity and adaptability.

Stay mission-focused. Embody the values of service, respect, and excellencebringing heart to leadership and meaning to your work each day.

Maintain flexibility and readiness. Hold a valid California driver's license and be willing to travel between sites as needed to support your team and participants.

The Fine Print

Be fully present. This role is 100% onsite. You'll lead your team and engage directly with participants and colleagues at our PACE center.

Enjoy a consistent rhythm. Standard schedule is Monday through Friday, allowing for dependable structure while making space for meaningful daily connections.

Stay adaptable. Flexibility is key. Occasional on-call availability may be required to support participant or operational needs.

Travel with purpose. You may travel between nearby sites as needed to provide coverage, mentorship, and operational support.

The Physical Environment

Work where care happens. This role takes place primarily in our PACE center, where you'll engage directly with participants, families, and team members in an active, collaborative setting.

Connect beyond the center. Occasional travel to participants' homes and community locations is required to ensure continuity of care and support during transitions.

Work independently and confidently. Must be able to perform essential tasks independently, including using computers and software applications, answering phones, and managing documentation in the EMR.

Move with purpose. Frequent walking, standing, and movement throughout the center are part of daily operations. Occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required.

Maintain safety and preparedness. Standard precautions apply, with appropriate PPE and infection control practices followed at all times.

What's In It For You?

At myPlace Health, we believe that when we take exceptional care of our people, they can take exceptional care of our participants. That's why we've built a comprehensive, people-first rewards package designed to support your well-beingprofessionally, financially, and personally. Here's a snapshot of what you can look forward to :

Competitive Pay & Total Rewards

We offer a strong base salary along with a total rewards package that reflects your experience, education, certifications, and the location of your role. For onsite roles, we adjust pay based on local markets; remote roles are aligned to national pay benchmarks.

Performance-Based Incentives

Our industry-leading incentive plan recognizes your contributions and rewards success based on the performance of both your team and the organization.

Ongoing Growth & Feedback

You'll receive two performance reviews per year (when applicable), giving you the chance to grow, reflect, and celebrate your achievements.

Plan for Your Future

Take advantage of our 401(k) plan with an employer matchbecause your future matters.

Health Coverage that Fits Your Life

Choose from six medical plans, with up to 80% of premiums covered for employees and 75% for dependents.

More Than Just Medical