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Caring Hand Home Health Solutions
Nevada City, California

Medical Social Worker

Social WorkerPer Diem

Listed compensation

$26k-$31k

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Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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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 Services ManagementTeam MentoringCommunity Resource PlanningDocumentation ComplianceStaff RecruitmentOnboarding

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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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Nevada City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$602k
Typical market rent
$2,274/mo
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Caring Hand Home Health Solutions

Home Health Care Services
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Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Paid Sick Days
Paid Bereavement Leave
Skills Training & Development
Company Social Events
Mileage Reimbursement
Referral Bonus
Ability to Convert to Full-Time Based On Performance