Medical Social Worker
About The Position
Guardian Angel Home Care is seeking an experienced Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join its San Diego home health team on a PRN/per diem basis. This field-based role involves travel to patients’ homes throughout San Diego County. It offers flexible scheduling, the ability to accept visits 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 assists with financial, transportation, housing, and long-term care resources. The role supports patients and families adjusting to illness or disability, contributes to interdisciplinary care planning, coordinates with clinical staff, and accurately and promptly documents visits and interventions. Applicants must hold 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. A valid driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and current auto insurance listing the applicant’s name are also required.
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 patients 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 the ability to accept visits based on availability.
- Opportunity for additional assignments as patient census grows.
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Career Level
Mid Level
