Medical Social Worker
About The Position
Guardian Angel Home Care is seeking an experienced Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join its home health team on a PRN / per diem basis. This field-based position offers flexible scheduling, high per-visit compensation, and potentially hourly compensation depending on the assignment. The role is suited to an experienced social worker seeking flexible supplemental income without a full-time commitment. Visits may be accepted based on availability, with additional assignments potentially available as patient census and coverage needs grow. Travel between patients’ homes throughout the assigned service area is required. The Medical Social Worker completes psychosocial assessments, evaluates patient and family needs, provides counseling and emotional support, connects patients with community resources, and supports patients and families adjusting to illness or disability. The role also includes participation in interdisciplinary care planning, coordination with clinical staff, and accurate, timely documentation. 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 listing them 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.
- Ability to work independently in patients’ homes.
- Strong knowledge of community resources.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- 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 with adjustment to illness or disability.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care planning.
- Coordinate with nurses, therapists, physicians, and other clinical staff.
- Document visits and interventions accurately and timely.
- 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 availability to accept visits based on availability.
- Opportunity for additional assignments as patient census and coverage needs grow.
