Medical Social Worker MSW - MSW Non Exempt
Listed compensation
$75-$90/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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
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).
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