Medical Social Worker For Home Health Visits

Obran Cooperative • Oakland, CA

6h • $45 - $125

About The Position

Apollo is seeking a Medical Social Worker to join our Home Health team. In this role, you’ll provide in-home social work visits to patients and their families, helping them navigate the emotional, social, and environmental challenges related to their care. You’ll work closely with nurses, therapists, and a supportive clinical team to coordinate services and connect patients with the resources they need.
Apollo is part of Obran Cooperative, a worker-owned healthcare organization where clinicians have a real voice, shared ownership, and a long-term stake in the success of the company.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Social Work program
• Active California Social Worker license (LCSW)
• At least 1 year of experience in a home healthcare setting
• CPR/BLS certification
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally for home visits
• Comfortable working independently in a home health setting
• Comfortable documenting in WellSky/Kinnser in a timely manner

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home social work visits to assess patients’ psychosocial needs
• Evaluate patients’ living situations, support systems, and access to resources
• Develop and implement care plans to support patient well-being and independence
• Connect patients and caregivers with community resources and support services
• Educate patients and families on available services and care options
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and the care team to coordinate patient care
• Communicate relevant social and emotional factors impacting patient health
• Document visits, assessments, and care plans in a timely manner
• Participate in care planning, case conferences, and discharge planning
• Other duties as assigned by clinical leadership

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Cellular device reimbursement
• Eligibility for Obran Cooperative membership and profit-sharing
• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, with generous employer contributions
• HSA/FSA options to cover healthcare expenses and dependent care with pre-tax dollars
• 401(k)
• Paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time