Medical Social Worker-$5k sign on
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Job Description
Employment Type
Full time
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Description:
The Medical Social Worker is responsible for the provision of consultation and service to homebound individuals in the need of assistance with the solution of complex social and emotional problems, which impede management of medical regimen.
- Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Health
- $5,000 sign on bonus
Position Summary
The Medical Social Worker (MSW) provides counseling, care coordination, and community resource support to homebound patients and their caregivers. Working collaboratively with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams, the MSW helps patients overcome social, emotional, and environmental barriers that may impact their health, safety, and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans.
Provide counseling and emotional support to patients and caregivers facing illness, disability, or life transitions.
- Connect patients and families with community resources, financial assistance programs, and support services.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Educate patients and caregivers on coping strategies, available resources, and care options.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support patients with complex social and emotional needs to improve health outcomes and independence.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required.
- Current Social Work licensure as required by state regulations.
- Minimum two years of healthcare social work experience preferred.
- CPR certification required.
- Strong assessment, counseling, communication, and care coordination skills.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Why Join Us?
- Make a meaningful impact on patients and families in their homes.
- Join a collaborative, mission-driven healthcare team.
- Opportunity for professional growth and development.
- Supportive culture focused on compassionate, high-quality patient care.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
In Maryland, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$78k (79 salary observations; 105 listings), vs ~$84k nationally (3,145 salary observations; 6,803 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 26% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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