Per Diem Home Health Medical Social Worker
About The Position
ACE Home Health Care & Hospice is seeking a per diem Medical Social Worker (MSW) to provide home health care in Santa Clara County, including Campbell, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Cupertino, and San Jose. The role is part of a multidisciplinary team providing high-quality, compassionate, patient- and family-centered care in the home, with the goal of promoting comfort, independence, and dignity. ACE is a locally owned and operated agency seeking compassionate professionals who want to make a difference in patients’ lives. The agency welcomes staff with diverse cultural backgrounds or additional language skills to enhance culturally competent care. The position involves planning and coordinating patient care in accordance with applicable standards and regulations, using clinical knowledge and critical thinking, and consulting the intake supervisor when needed. The position is paid on a per-visit basis plus mileage. The posting also describes administrative and documentation support, flexible scheduling and autonomy over working hours, ongoing training and professional development, technology solutions, and opportunities for career growth.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of social work.
- At least 2 years of social work experience in a home health or acute care setting.
- Effective communication skills.
- Knowledge of current community services.
- Reliability and a positive attitude that fosters a cooperative and positive atmosphere.
- Clinical knowledge and critical-thinking ability to plan and coordinate patient care.
- Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Knowledge of current Medicare, Medi-Cal, and state and federal regulations.
Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate patient care consistent with applicable standards and regulations.
- Provide home health social work care to patients and families.
- Solve unique problems as they arise or identify when consultation with the intake supervisor is needed.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary care team.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement at the federal rate.
- Flexible scheduling and autonomy in managing working hours.
- Extensive, individualized, structured, and ongoing training.
- Continuous professional development.
- Growth opportunities, including precepting, clinical education, and clinical leadership positions.
- For full-time positions: medical, dental, and vision plans with dependent coverage.
- For full-time positions: generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- For full-time positions: 401(k) with company match.
- For full-time positions: free CEUs through an on-demand virtual learning platform.
- For full-time positions: rewards program with redeemable points for gifts.
- For full-time positions: corporate discount program for a variety of services.
