Social Worker I
Listed compensation
$26.78-$32.48/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
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
Responsible for AltaMed Managed Care participants assigned to the team. This position works closely with providers and nurses to coordinate services and advocate for participants. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: daily notes, conducting family conferences, assisting with community referrals, regular contacts with participants, and incident reporting.
Minimum Requirements
A bachelor’ or master’s degree in social work from an accredited university is required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in case management and social advocacy required.
Experience working with the homeless population is preferred.
Managed Care Experience preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
Compensation
$26.78 - $32.48 hourly
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.
Key Responsibilities
The Social Worker I is responsible for coordinating services and advocating for managed care participants by working closely with providers and nurses. Key duties include conducting family conferences, managing community referrals, maintaining daily notes, and performing regular participant contacts.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a bachelor's or master's degree in social work from an accredited university. A minimum of 2 years of experience in case management and social advocacy is required, with preference given to those with managed care or homeless population experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Alta Med holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 84 active listings.
In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (917 salary observations; 1,445 listings), vs ~$83k nationally (8,182 salary observations; 17,967 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 36% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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