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Mission Healthcare
San Marcos, California

Medical Social Worker / MSW (Home Health)

Social WorkerPart-Time

Listed compensation

$31-$39/hr

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Job Description

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum.

We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service (CARES), Mission Healthcare’s core values.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient’s lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family!

  • Mission Healthcare offers competitive benefit packages designed to support the well‑being of our team.
  • Benefits Available to All Benefit-Eligible Employees
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Additional Benefits for Employees Regularly Scheduled 30+ Hours per Week:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  • Disability, life, and AD&D insurance

Pet Insurance

  • Pay range: $31.00-$39.00 hourly, depending on experience.
  • Schedule/Shift: Part Time
  • Territory/Location: North County San Diego, CA

Responsibilities

Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients to understand their needs within the context of their illness and environment.

  • Develop and implement tailored intervention plans based on assessment findings.
  • Maintain accurate clinical records for all patients referred to social work services.

Offer information and referral services to patients, families, and caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.

Serve as a liaison between patients, families, caregivers, and community agencies to facilitate access to support services.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in healthcare, with preference given to candidates with home health care experience.
  • Current BLS, hands-on CPR certification.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable, insured transportation.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong organizational abilities.

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At Mission Healthcare, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and every employee feels respected, accepted, and empowered. We are committed to building a diverse team and creating an environment that promotes equity and belonging.

Equal Opportunity & Veteran‑Friendly Employer

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, compassionate healthcare teams. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. As a veteran‑friendly employer and proud participant in the We Honor Veterans Association, we recognize and value the leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and service‑driven experience military‑connected individuals bring to patient‑centered care and healthcare environments.

Accessibility Commitment

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the employment process due to a disability, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best meet your needs.

Inclusion Efforts

We continually work to enhance our practices by actively combating discrimination and advancing fairness and inclusivity. We encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groups to apply and join us in our mission to diversify our team and foster an environment where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every employee is given the opportunity to thrive.

Your Voice Matters

Mission Healthcare values your voice. We believe in maintaining a dialogue about diversity and inclusion within our teams and welcome your perspectives and innovative ideas. Together, we aim to build a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and a culture where everyone belongs.

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Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentIntervention planningClinical documentationCase managementPatient advocacyOrganizational skillsBLS certificationLiaison servicesReferral coordination

Social Worker Career Context

In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (431 salary observations; 1,009 listings), vs ~$82k nationally (3,179 salary observations; 11,717 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 45 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 29% are remote, 16% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k 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

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution31 jobs

9
<$90k
3
$90k-110k
9
$110k-130k
8
$130k-150k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
25%
Sign-on bonus
13%
Loan repayment
4%
Relocation assistance
4% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$56.78-$79.49/hr
#2

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BAYADA Home Health Care · Newton, Massachusetts

$60-$75/hr
#3

Licensed Psych Social Worker - Intake - Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital - Per Diem - Variable Shift

$50.72-$73.31/hr
#4

Social Worker LCSW - Oncall, Variable, (Remote)

$30.3-$72.13/hr
+ 42 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,470 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Marcos

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$867k
Typical market rent
$3,357/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
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 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Mission Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
San Diego, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) retirement savings plan
Mileage reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Relocation Assistance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts