About this role
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Position: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) — Social Worker, PACE at Hudson Headwaters (Glens Falls, NY)
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Employer: PACE at Hudson Headwaters
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Location (Primary): Glens Falls, NY 12801
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Nearby Areas (approx. 45 minutes): Queensbury, NY; South Glens Falls, NY; Hudson Falls, NY; Fort Edward, NY; Lake George, NY; Saratoga Springs, NY; Wilton, NY; Moreau, NY; Ballston Spa, NY; Warrensburg, NY; Corinth, NY; Greenwich, NY; Cambridge, NY; Granville, NY
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Salary: $70,000 annually
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Employment type & Schedule: Full-time, Exempt; 40 hours per week; Monday–Friday; 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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Position summary: Provide compassionate, coordinated medical, social, and support services to help older adults remain safely and independently in their homes as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
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Key responsibilities:
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Complete psychosocial assessments
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Provide case management and care coordination
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Support participants and families through complex care needs
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Coordinate community resources and referrals
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Collaborate within an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)
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Maintain accurate documentation and EHR records
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Support participant independence, dignity, and quality of life
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Participate in care planning and participant advocacy
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Required experience / qualifications:
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Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
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Active New York State LMSW license
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Minimum 1 year of post-MSW professional experience
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Background in: Social Work; Medical Social Work; Healthcare; Community-Based Care; Case Management; Care Coordination
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Requirements (Must-Haves):
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Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
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Active New York LMSW license
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At least 1 year of post-MSW professional experience
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Psychosocial assessment experience
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Case management and care coordination experience
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Strong documentation and EHR skills
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Ability to work within an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)
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Knowledge of community resources and referrals
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Excellent communication skills
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Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally for participant care
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
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Willingness to obtain BLS certification if not currently certified
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Preferred experience (Nice-to-Haves):
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2+ years of healthcare social work experience
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Experience with older adults or geriatric populations
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PACE program experience
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Frail elderly and dementia care
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Home health, skilled nursing, hospital social work, hospice, or rehabilitation experience
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Behavioral health experience
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Grief and loss counseling experience
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Medicaid eligibility knowledge
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NYS Nursing Home Level of Care knowledge
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Experience with Electronic Health Records
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Community resource coordination experience
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Current BLS certification
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Benefits:
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Confirmed in posting: Full-time exempt employment; Annual salary of $70,000
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Benefits package should be confirmed with the employer and may include: Medical insurance; Dental insurance; Vision insurance; PTO; Paid holidays; Retirement plan; Life insurance; Disability coverage; Continuing education support
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Posting indicates benefits details should be confirmed prior to public release.
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Note: This role supports older adults served by PACE at Hudson Headwaters and focuses on coordinated care to support independence and quality of life.