Medical Social Worker For Home Healthcare
About The Position
Physicians Choice Home Health 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. Physicians Choice 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
