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San Francisco, California

Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Health

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Listed compensation

$105k-$115k

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Job Description

  • Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Health
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Are you looking to make an impact on a patient's life?

Health Link Home Health and Hospice is a renowned provider of comprehensive, industry-leading home health services, proudly serving the greater San Francisco Bay Area for the past two decades. We are currently seeking a compassionate, organized, and team-oriented individual to join us as a Medical Social Worker (MSW) for San Francisco and surrounding areas.

At Health Link, we foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is highly valued. As a Medical Social Worker, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with dedicated professionals and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. One of the unique aspects of our agency is the seamless support provided by our back-office team—ensuring you’ll never feel alone in the field.

If you are passionate about patient care, thrive in a team-oriented environment, and are ready to bring your skills and compassion to a trusted home health agency, Health Link is the place for you.

Why You Should Join Health Link as an MSW

Unmatched Support & Modern Tools

  • Dedicated back-office team of California-licensed, home-health-experienced clinicians to support you in the field—whether assisting with a new situation, contacting a patient, or following up on lab results.
  • Company-provided iPad and all necessary tools for efficient documentation and communication.
  • Smart documentation with AI Charting Software so you can spend less time charting and more time with patients!
  • Rideshare Support: Enjoy company-provided rideshare credits to help cover travel to and from patient visits—so you can focus on care, not logistics!
  • Quality-of-Life & Compensation
  • Flexible schedule with low production goals to allow quality patient care
  • Fair compensation with overtime eligibility (MSWs are not exempt from California overtime laws)
  • Bonuses based on quality metrics, not patient volume
  • Paid Time Off: up to 10 days annually, with clear accrual and usage policies
  • Vehicle reimbursement or option for a company vehicle

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) with Matching
  • Vision & Life Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Competitive Pay
  • Paid Time Off & More

Responsibilities

Assist in the admission process by performing an initial evaluation, assessing psychosocial status, and identifying socioeconomic and emotional factors that impact the treatment plan.

  • Collaborate in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan.
  • Consult with the attending physician on any changes to the treatment plan.
  • Maintain and submit required clinical documentation, including initial evaluations, care plans, and progress notes.
  • Provide monthly supervision to the social work assistant.

Requirements

  • Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California
  • Reliable transportation
  • First Aid and CPR certification
  • Current CA driver’s license
  • Coverage Area: San Francisco and surrounding areas
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Pay: $105,000 - $115,000/year DOE
  • This is NOT a contract position

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical Social WorkPsychosocial AssessmentCare PlanningPatient AdvocacyInterdisciplinary CollaborationCase ManagementCrisis Intervention

Social Worker Career Context

In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (829 salary observations; 1,998 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (5,642 salary observations; 22,621 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 30% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
California vs national$96k median in California$81k nationally (+19%)829 state / 5,642 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$99k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in California718 active6,577 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 30% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Social Worker listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment765 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,573 in the last 30 days1,495 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Social Work pay trend−1.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Social Worker Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 32 employers
6
<$85k
8
$85k-100k
12
$100k-115k
9
$115k-130k
4
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 32 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,477 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Health Link

Hospitals and Health Care
San Francisco, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
401(k) with Matching
Vision & Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Paid Time Off
Company-provided iPad
AI Charting Software
Rideshare credits

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.77M≈ 16.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,784/mo≈ 55% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.