Medical Social Worker
About The Position
Guardian Angel Home Care is seeking an experienced Medical Social Worker (MSW) for a PRN / per diem role on its home health team. This field-based position involves travel to patients’ homes throughout the assigned service area. It offers flexible scheduling, with visits accepted based on availability, and high per-visit compensation; hourly compensation may also be available depending on the assignment. Additional assignments may become available as patient census and coverage needs grow. The Medical Social Worker completes psychosocial assessments, evaluates patient and family needs, provides counseling and emotional support, connects patients with community resources and support programs, and helps with financial, transportation, housing, and long-term care resources. The role also supports patients and families adjusting to illness or disability, participates in interdisciplinary care planning, coordinates with clinical staff, and documents visits and interventions accurately and promptly. Applicants must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a full, active, unrestricted social work license. Limited, temporary, associate-level, provisional, and restricted licenses are not accepted. Candidates must also have a valid driver’s license, a reliable personal vehicle, and current auto insurance listing their name on the policy. Home health, hospice, hospital, rehabilitation, or community-based experience is preferred.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW).
- Full, active, unrestricted social work license; limited, temporary, associate-level, provisional, and 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 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 in a timely manner.
- Travel to patients’ homes throughout the assigned service area.
Benefits
- Competitive high per-visit rates.
- Hourly compensation may be available depending on the assignment.
- Flexible PRN scheduling and availability.
- Opportunity for additional assignments as patient census and coverage needs grow.
