Per diem Social Worker - Home Health

Social WorkerPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting

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

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Why Join Pathways?

  • Work in a supportive team environment and amazing corporate culture.
  • Impact patients' lives directly by providing in-home care.
  • Opportunities for continued growth and professional development.

Position Details

  • Main Office location: York, ME
  • Service Area: York and surrounding areas.
  • Job Type: Per Diem

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough assessments of patients' psychosocial status in relation to their illness and environment.

Communicate assessment findings to the multidisciplinary home health team to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.

Carry out social evaluations and develop effective intervention plans based on assessment findings. These interventions will contribute to enhancing the overall patient experience and care outcomes.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records for all patients referred to social work, ensuring continuity and quality of care.

Provide valuable information and referral services to patients, families, and caregivers concerning practical and environmental needs, fostering a supportive and informed healthcare environment.

Act as a liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies, building collaborative relationships to leverage additional resources for the benefit of patients and organization personnel.

Work closely with the interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive plans of care and participate in case conferences as required, facilitating seamless patient transitions and continuity of care.

Assist physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors that impact patients' health problems, contributing to a patient-centered care approach.

Participate in discharge planning, ensuring patients receive appropriate support and resources after leaving the care setting.

Qualifications

Holds a master's degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, showcasing a strong educational foundation for this role.

Holds a valid license as an LICSW in good standing, demonstrating expertise and adherence to professional standards.

Possesses a minimum of one (1) years’ experience in health care, with preference given to candidates experienced in home health care.

Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong organizational abilities to manage caseloads effectively.

  • Maintain current BLS CPR certification.
  • Possess a valid driver's license and own a reliable, insured vehicle.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Per Visit Rate
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • 401(k) Match

Flexible Schedule

Pathways Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and fostering a positive work environment for our team members. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentCase managementInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationPatient advocacyOrganizational skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per diem Social Worker - Home Health at Pathways Healthcare a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Social Work — ranked against 6,344 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 20% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.9 / 10 · top 10% in social workranked against 6,344 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingMaine index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Maine52 active6,334 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% remote · 20% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS social worker listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,543 in the last 30 days1,350 the 30 days before (+88%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,344 Social Work listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Pathways Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Fayetteville, North Carolina
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Per Visit Rate
Mileage Reimbursement
401(k) Match
Flexible schedule

Living in York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$777k
Typical market rent
$2,471/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.9
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Portland-South Portland, ME metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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