Medical Social Worker (Home Health)

Sonder Healthcare • Stockton, CA

2d • $45 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

Sonder Healthcare is seeking an experienced Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join its team of clinicians delivering patient-centered care in patients’ homes. This is an independent, field-based role serving Stockton, Tracy, and Manteca, California, with flexible scheduling and support from leadership. The social worker assesses patients’ psychosocial needs, provides counseling and referrals, coordinates with families, community agencies, and the interdisciplinary care team, and contributes to individualized plans of care.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Master’s or doctoral program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Meet California requirements under Section 1870 of the California Code of Regulations.
• Meet personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3).
• At least one year of experience in health care.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with an automobile insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and in good working order.
• Ability to commute to Stockton, Tracy, and Manteca, California.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice experience.
• One year of home health experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families or caregivers in relation to the patient’s illness and environment, and communicate findings to the registered nurse and other interdisciplinary group members.
• Assess the patient’s identified residence and provide assistance when the residence is unsafe and another plan is needed.
• Conduct social evaluations and develop interventions based on evaluation findings.
• Counsel patients and families or caregivers about stress and other identified coping difficulties.
• Provide patients and families or caregivers with information and referrals regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Serve as a liaison between patients and families or caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
• Develop and maintain contacts with public and private agencies as resources for patients and personnel.
• Participate in developing individualized plans of care and attend regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Perform other job-related tasks as requested.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time