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Central Coast Community VNA
Monterey, California

Medical Social Worker

Social WorkerPer Diem

Listed compensation

$42.35-$45.94/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

At Central Coast VNA & Hospice (VNA), we are committed to delivering compassionate, team-driven home health, palliative, and hospice care to individuals and families across the Central Coast.

For over 74 years, VNA has provided skilled in-home services, from rehabilitation and chronic disease management to comfort care at life's end. With a focus on dignity, respect, and individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.

As a nonprofit rooted in community trust, VNA upholds a mission of patient-centered care, reinvesting resources into clinical excellence, family support, and accessible community health services. VNA is looking for a Medical Social Worker.

Job Summary

The Medical Social Woker evaluates the social and emotional factors affecting a patient’s illness, care needs, ability to function, and capacity to cope with challenges in daily living with our Home Health and Palliative Care patients. Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop individualized treatment plans and actively participates in patient care conferences.

Status: Per Diem

Education/Experience/Skills/Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Social Work with at least one year of healthcare experience, or a Master’s degree in Social Work
  • At least on year of social work experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in home health
  • Possess a current CPR certification

Special Requirements

  • Current California driver's license
  • Auto insurance
  • Reliable vehicle

Joining VNA means becoming part of a trusted, mission-driven organization with more than 74 years of community-based service. We are dedicated to supporting our employees with meaningful professional growth opportunities, a collaborative environment, and a strong commitment to work/life balance.

The compensation range for this role is determined by factors such as location and required skills. The salary range provided reflects the lowest to highest amount we reasonably anticipate paying for this position at the time of posting.

Compensation is influenced by labor market conditions and various factors, including but not limited to: prevailing minimum wage in the area, relevant education, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, sales or revenue targets, and business needs.

It is not typical for a new hire to be offered the highest end of the salary range. Pay decisions are based on the unique circumstances of each candidate and position.

In addition to competitive compensation, VNA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • 403(b) plan

We are proud to provide a workplace where you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community we serve. Please visit ccvna.com to apply, we look forward to welcoming the next dedicated professional to our team.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Social Worker evaluates the social and emotional factors affecting a patient's illness and ability to function within home health and palliative care settings. They collaborate with the healthcare team to develop individualized treatment plans and participate in patient care conferences.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Social Work with at least one year of healthcare experience, or a Master's degree in Social Work. Additionally, a current CPR certification, a valid California driver's license, and a reliable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Medical social workHome health careCase managementTreatment planningPatient assessmentEmotional supportCrisis interventionCare coordinationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Social Worker Career Context

In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (227 salary observations; 430 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (1,517 salary observations; 4,492 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 47 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 19% have no call, 51% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.3% 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)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Social Worker Jobs

46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution33 jobs

9
<$90k
4
$90k-110k
7
$110k-130k
9
$130k-150k
4
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
28%
Sign-on bonus
20%
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

LCSW III, TransplantPer Diem

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$56.78-$79.49/hr
#2

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - NBMC (Per Diem, Day)Per Diem

NorthBay Health · Fairfield, California

$64.03-$77.83/hr
#3

Social Worker (MSW/ACSW) - NBMC (Per Diem, Day)

$61.45-$74.75/hr
#4

Home Health Medical Social Worker

$60-$75/hr
+ 44 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 6,508 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Monterey

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.24M
Typical market rent
$2,714/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
109.0
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 · Salinas, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Central Coast Community VNA

Hospitals and Health Care
Monterey, CA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

403(b) plan
Professional Growth Opportunities
Collaborative Environment