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 position offers flexible scheduling, supplemental work, high per-visit compensation, and potentially hourly compensation depending on the assignment. Workers may accept visits based on availability, with additional assignments potentially available as patient census grows and coverage needs arise. This is a field-based role serving patients in their homes throughout the assigned service area. Travel between patient locations is required. Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work, a full, active, unrestricted social work license, a valid driver’s license, a reliable personal vehicle, and current auto insurance listing the candidate’s name. Limited, temporary, associate, provisional, and other restricted licenses are not accepted.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW).
- Full, active, unrestricted social work license; limited, temporary, associate, provisional, and other 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 with financial, transportation, housing, and long-term care resources.
- Support patients and families as they adjust to illness or disability.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care planning.
- Coordinate with nurses, therapists, physicians, and other clinical staff.
- Document visits and interventions accurately and promptly.
- Travel to patients’ homes throughout the assigned service area.
Benefits
- Competitive high per-visit rates.
- Hourly compensation may be available depending on the assignment.
- Flexible PRN scheduling and availability to accept visits based on availability.
- Potential for additional assignments as patient census grows and coverage needs arise.
