Medical Social Worker (Home Health)
Listed compensation
$45-$55/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Medical Social Worker (MSW) – Home Health
Location: Stockton, Tracy, Manteca, CA
About the Role
Sonder Healthcare is seeking an experienced Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join our growing team of clinicians dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care in the comfort of patients’ homes. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive and flexible environment.
Why Join Sonder Healthcare?
- Flexible scheduling
- Independent field-based role
- Supportive leadership
- Opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships
- Growing organization focused on quality care
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient’s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as need in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
- Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
- Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
- Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Position Qualifications
Graduate of a Master’s or doctoral program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets California requirements Section 1870 of California Code of Regulations.
- Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3).
- Minimum of one year’s experience in health care, hospice experience preferred.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
At Sonder Healthcare, we help patients and families recover, heal, and live with confidence at home. If you are passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality care, we encourage you to apply today.
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Benefits
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Referral program
Experience
Home health: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute
Stockton, Tracy, and Manteca, CA (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Key Responsibilities
Assess patients’ and families’ psychosocial needs, conduct social evaluations, and provide counseling, referrals, and support related to coping and practical or environmental needs. Coordinate with patients, families, community agencies, and the interdisciplinary care team, and contribute to individualized care plans and team meetings.
Requirements
Requires a Master’s or doctoral degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, compliance with applicable California and personnel requirements, and at least one year of healthcare experience; hospice experience is preferred. Candidates must have current CPR certification, strong communication and organizational skills, and a valid driver’s license, insured vehicle, and reliable transportation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Sonder Healthcare holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 5 active listings.
In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (741 salary observations; 1,850 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (5,370 salary observations; 21,782 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $94k–$114k | Social Work median $69k (middle half $58k–$86k)43 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $97k median in California | $81k nationally (+20%)741 state / 5,370 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$94k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in California | 713 active | 6,545 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% remote · 24% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Social Worker listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment764 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Social Work pay trend | +1.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Sonder Healthcare | silver tier, 75/100 | Top Employers work-life index5 active listings |
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