Job Details

Empath Health is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our team in Tampa, FL to provide comprehensive medical and social services that allow seniors to remain safe and independent in their communities.  You will make a direct impact on the lives of older adults and their families while helping shape the future of integrated senior care.

What is PACE?

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a unique care model designed to help older adults remain independent and safe in their own homes.

• Relationship-Based Care with Real Impact: Build lasting connections with participants, supporting their independence and mobility—this is a meaningful alternative to inpatient rehab or traditional outpatient care.
• Team-Driven, Preventive Focus: Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other clinicians in a true interdisciplinary care model focused on prevention and holistic well-being.

Why Join Empath Health?

• Competitive salary
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement with match
• 5+ weeks PTO and employee wellness programs
• CEU support and tuition reimbursement
• Mission-first, people-centered culture committed to Full Life Care

What You’ll Do

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager and/or Social Worker Supervisor, plans, organizes and implements social services to PACE participants and families.

• Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  assessment, treatment, teaching and counseling of participant, caregiver or other appropriate representatives. 
• The Social Work interventions could include individual participant contacts; appropriate collateral contacts; participant and family education, assessment, and counseling; provision of resources; ongoing case management; advocacy to ensure participant and caregiver needs are met and addressed; and disenrollment procedures. 
• The Social Worker is the liaison between the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), caregiver representatives, and community agencies. Directly reports to the Social Worker Supervisor.

Position Requirements

• Education and/or Experience: Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• At least one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting on a multidisciplinary team is preferable (the one-year Masters level internship would meet this requirement) and has a current Florida license, or
  • Is registered with the State of Florida as a Registered Intern actively working on licensure, or
  • Is in the process of becoming a Registered Intern with the State of Florida and will have a registration within 90 days of hire.
• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
• For field-based positions, employees must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must provide proof of valid automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee’s HR file.

What You’ll Find at Empath Health

At Empath Health, you won’t just find a job—you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility. As part of our mission-driven team, you’ll deliver extraordinary Full Life Care that supports not only the body but also the heart and spirit of every person we serve.

• Mission with Meaning: Join a team dedicated to life-changing care, delivered with dignity and empathy.
• Belonging & Connection: Work in a culture where every voice matters and collaboration drives success.
• Growth & Support: We invest in your development with resources, training, and career advancement opportunities.
• Diversity is Our Strength: We embrace and celebrate different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.
  
  Together, we serve. Together, we grow. Together, we bring empathy to life.