Per diem Social Worker - Home Health
Compensation
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.9 / 10 · top 10% in social work | ranked against 6,344 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Maine index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Maine | 52 active | 6,334 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% remote · 20% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US 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 listings | 2,543 in the last 30 days | 1,350 the 30 days before (+88%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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