Medical Social Worker
About The Position
Guardian Angel Home Care is seeking an experienced Medical Social Worker (MSW) for its home health team on a PRN / per diem basis. This field-based position involves traveling to patients’ homes throughout the assigned service area. It is intended for a social worker seeking flexible supplemental work without a full-time commitment. Scheduling is flexible, and the worker may accept visits based on availability. Additional assignments may become available as patient census and coverage needs grow. Compensation is described as a high per-visit rate, with hourly compensation potentially available depending on the assignment. Applicants must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a full, active, unrestricted social work license. Limited, temporary, associate-level, provisional, or otherwise restricted licenses are not accepted. Applicants must also have a valid driver’s license, a reliable personal vehicle, and current auto insurance with their name listed on the policy.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW).
- Full, active, unrestricted social work license; limited, temporary, associate-level, provisional, or otherwise restricted licenses are not accepted.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Reliable personal vehicle.
- Current auto insurance with the applicant’s name listed on the policy.
- Strong knowledge of community resources.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently in patients’ homes.
- Reliable, compassionate, and professional.
Nice To Haves
- Home health, hospice, hospital, rehabilitation, or community-based experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete psychosocial assessments.
- Evaluate patient and family needs.
- Provide counseling and emotional support.
- Connect patients with community resources and support programs.
- Assist with financial, transportation, housing, and long-term care resources.
- Support patients and families as they adjust to illness or disability.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care planning.
- Coordinate with nurses, therapists, physicians, and other clinical staff.
- Document visits and interventions accurately and in a timely manner.
- Travel to patients’ homes throughout the assigned service area.
Benefits
- Competitive high per-visit rates.
- Hourly compensation options may be available, depending on assignment.
- Flexible PRN scheduling and the ability to accept visits based on availability.
- Opportunity for additional assignments as patient census grows.
