Medical Social Worker
About The Position
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc. provides professional and paraprofessional services to clients in their homes, with the aim of helping them reach the highest level of potential in day-to-day self-care. The organization emphasizes high-quality multidisciplinary care and comprehensive assessment from both the client’s and professional’s perspectives. The Medical Social Worker will lead the organization’s social services team and help establish standards for compassionate, high-quality home health care. This field-based, per diem position requires travel to patients’ homes. Although listed as “remote,” it is not a work-from-home or telehealth role. Compensation is $100–$120 per visit. The role may convert to full-time based on performance if desired.
Requirements
- Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
- Active California license as an LCSW.
- At least 3 years of management experience, preferably in home care.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, ACHC standards, and business operations.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust with patients, families, staff, and the community.
- Self-directed, organized, and flexible approach, with initiative and ability to work well with others.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations of the social services team, including policies, procedures, and care coordination with other clinical providers.
- Recruit, onboard, and mentor social workers by providing clinical supervision, observing practice, and supporting professional growth.
- Oversee assessment, planning, and evaluation of social services care, and ensure clinical documentation meets state, federal, and ACHC standards.
- Partner with the Executive Director on the annual department budget and resource planning.
- Build knowledge of community resources and connect patients and referral sources with appropriate support.
- Plan in-service training and continuing education for the team.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and identify ways to better serve patients.
- Perform other duties as required for patient services.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule.
- Potential to convert to full-time based on performance if interested.
- Paid sick days.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Skills training and development.
- Company social events.
- Mileage reimbursement for patient-to-patient visits.
- Referral bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Manager
