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Lorian Health
Riverside, California

Medical Social Worker MSW - MSW Non Exempt

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75-$90/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Medical Social Worker (MSW)

Make a meaningful impact with Lorian Health.

For over 20 years, Lorian Health has been a trusted leader in home health care, dedicated to enhancing patients’ quality of life and supporting their independence.

We offer a collaborative, compassionate work environment where every team member is valued and equipped to succeed. Join a team that prioritizes growth, open communication, and the tools you need to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Riverside, CA -2 positions Central, East and West.

About the Role

We’re seeking a compassionate Medical Social Worker to assess patient needs, coordinate community resources, and support in‑home care plans. You’ll help patients and families navigate care options, advance directives, and support services — and complete all documentation electronically right from the patient’s home.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Assess social and emotional needs related to the patient’s health
  • Support physicians and clinical team members with psychosocial insights
  • Participate in care planning (Plan of Care / POC)
  • Observe, document, and report community resource needs
  • Educate patients and families on available community services
  • Provide counseling and guidance to patients and caregivers
  • Utilize and coordinate appropriate community resources
  • Assist with discharge planning

Participate in In‑service Training and Educational Programs

  • Note: Duties represent core responsibilities but may include other related tasks as needed.
  • What You Need (Qualifications)
  • Master’s degree from a Council on Social Work Education–accredited program
  • Minimum 1 year of MSW experience
  • Strong physical stamina and mental health
  • Pre‑employment health clearance (TB test/CXR as required by state)
  • Able to read, follow instructions, and accurately document care
  • Self‑directed; able to work independently
  • Current CPR certification
  • Professional, patient, and flexible
  • Excellent personal hygiene and communication skills
  • Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle per Lorian Health requirements
  • Able to verbally communicate in the patient’s language and document all care

Why Join Us?

We are committed to our employees' well-being, offering a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, EAP, 401(K) with 4% match
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Mileage reimbursement or company vehicle (role dependent), plus fuel card
  • Employee referral program and opportunities for growth and advancement

This position is based on a Pay per visit compensation model.

Pay per visit ranges from $75 to $90 visit commensurate with experience and depending on type of visit.

Key Responsibilities

Assess patients' social and emotional needs to coordinate community resources and support in-home care plans. Collaborate with clinical teams to provide psychosocial insights and assist with discharge planning and patient education.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree from a CSWE-accredited program and at least one year of MSW experience. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, insured vehicle, and current CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentPatient CounselingCommunity Resource CoordinationElectronic DocumentationCrisis Intervention

Social Worker Career Context

In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (958 salary observations; 1,791 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (6,745 salary observations; 20,973 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 28% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Social Worker Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 27 employers

11
<$100k
7
$100k-115k
10
$115k-130k
7
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
55%
CME allowance
30%
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,558 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Riverside

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$602k
Typical market rent
$2,444/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lorian Health

Hospitals and Health Care
San Diego, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, EAP
401(K) with 4% match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Mileage reimbursement or company vehicle plus fuel card
Employee referral program
Opportunities for growth and advancement