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Job Description
About the Role
Join CalOptima Health as a Social Worker (PACE) in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- term goals/priorities for the department.
- Consults with and advises staff members regarding the relationship of social, emotional and cultural factors to health and medical care and the availability of social services in the community.
- Attends and participates in in
- services, staff meetings and case conferences.
Requirements
- Care Management
- Participates in a mission driven culture of high
- quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability.
- Documents participant changes appropriately in the medical record in accordance with industry and departmental standards.
Benefits & Compensation
- Our current hiring range is: Pay Grade: 309
- $108,824 ($32.70
- The final salary offered will be based on education, job
- related knowledge and experience, skills relevant to the role and internal equity among other factors.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join CalOptima Health as a Social Worker (PACE).
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker (PACE) at CalOptima Health a 8.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 3% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at CalOptima Health is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
CalOptima Health lists compensation for this physician position at $68k to $109k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Transparent compensation ($68k–$109k)
- Exceptional work-life balance score (8.5/10)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Care Management, Case Management, Counseling, Referrals, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Documentation, Risk Assessment, Group Counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The Social Worker is primarily responsible for direct social work care management services, including participant screening, case management, counseling, and referrals, while actively participating in the Interdisciplinary Team's assessments and care planning.
Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Comprehensive Benefits Package, CalPERS Pension Program, Additional Retirement Packages, Generous PTO Program, Quality Work Life Balance, Various Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Social Work physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2mo ago
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