Medical Social Worker
Listed compensation
$26k-$31k
Listing transparency2 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Caring Hand Home Health Solutions, Inc’s mission is to provide professional and paraprofessional services to clients in their homes assigning them to achieve the highest level of potential in their day-to-day self-care activities. We are committed to providing high quality, multidisciplinary care by professionals who recognize the need for comprehensive assessment of needs from both the client and professional’s point of view.
As a Medical Social Worker with Caring Hand Home Health Solutions, Inc., you will shape how we care for patients in their homes, mentor a team of social workers, and help set the standard for compassionate, high-quality service across our organization.
We value teamwork, empathy, and a commitment to high-quality service, all aimed at putting patients and their families at ease during their transition. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in patients' lives and working in a supportive and family-oriented atmosphere, we encourage you to join us in providing exceptional home health care.
Please note that this role is per diem with a rate of $100 - $120 per visit.
Responsibilities
Lead daily operations of our social services team, including policies, procedures, and care coordination with other clinical providers
Recruit, onboard, and mentor social workers—providing clinical supervision, observing practice, and supporting their professional growth
Oversee assessment, planning, and evaluation of social services care, and ensure clinical documentation meets state, federal, and ACHC standards
- Partner with the Executive Director on the annual department budget and resource planning
- Build strong knowledge of community resources and connect patients and referral sources to the right support
- Plan in-service training and continuing education to keep the team’s skills sharp
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and help identify new ways to better serve our patients
- Perform other duties as required for patient services
- A Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
- An active California license as an LCSW
- At least 3 years of management experience, preferably in home care
- Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, ACHC standards, and business operations
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with patients, families, staff, and the community
- A self-directed, organized, and flexible approach—you take initiative and work well with others
- Flexible Schedule
- Ability to Convert to Full-Time Based On Performance If Interested
- Paid Sick Days
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Skills Training & Development
- Company Social Events
- Mileage Reimbursement for Patient to Patient Visits
- Referral Bonus
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and an active California LCSW license. A minimum of 3 years of management experience, preferably in home care, is required along with strong knowledge of healthcare regulations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Caring Hand Home Health Solutions holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 80/100, 15 active listings.
Of the 49 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 27% are remote, 22% have no call, 47% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$29k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $26k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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