Medical Social Worker
About The Position
Guardian Angel Home Care is seeking an experienced Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join its home health team on a PRN / Per Diem basis. The role offers flexible scheduling, the ability to accept visits based on availability, high per-visit compensation or hourly compensation depending on the assignment, and the possibility of additional assignments as patient census and coverage needs grow. It is a field-based position requiring travel to patients’ homes throughout the assigned service area. 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 adjustment 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, or otherwise restricted licenses are not accepted. Candidates must also have a valid driver’s license, a reliable personal vehicle, and current auto insurance listing them on the policy. Relevant experience in home health, hospice, hospital, rehabilitation, or community-based settings is preferred.
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
- Experience in home health, hospice, hospital, rehabilitation, or community-based settings.
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 may be available depending on assignment.
- Flexible PRN scheduling and availability to accept visits based on availability.
- Opportunity for additional assignments as patient census grows and coverage needs arise.
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Career Level
Mid Level
