Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Health
Listed compensation
$105k-$115k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| 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 power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in California | 718 active | 6,577 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% remote · 30% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Social Worker listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment765 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,573 in the last 30 days | 1,495 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 |
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