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Interim HealthCare - Blakely
Scranton, Pennsylvania

Licensed Medical Social Worker (LMSW)

Social WorkerPer Diem

Listed compensation

$85/visit

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Make a difference in the lives of patients in your community serving as a Licensed Medical Social Worker (LMSW) with Interim Healthcare of Scranton!

We are currently seeking a Licensed Medical Social Worker (LMSW) to join our team for per diem home health visits.

As a member of Interim Healthcare, you’ll have the opportunity to provide meaningful support to patients in their homes, helping them navigate the social and emotional challenges of their healthcare journey.

This flexible, per diem position offers a competitive $85 per visit rate, allowing you to set your own schedule while impacting lives in your local community.

  • Competitive Pay: Earn $85 per visit – one of the top rates in the home health care industry.
  • Flexible Schedule: As a per diem position, you have the freedom to choose when and where you work.
  • Make a Meaningful Impact: Help patients and their families navigate the challenges of home health care with compassion and expertise.
  • Join a Trusted Team: Interim Healthcare of Scranton is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to our patients. We value your contributions and support your professional growth.

Key Responsibilities for the Licensed Medical Social Worker LMSW:

  • Conduct social work assessments and develop personalized care plans for home health patients.
  • Provide counseling and support to patients and families to help them adjust to illness, injury, or the challenges of aging.
  • Assist patients in connecting with community resources, services, and support networks.
  • Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, including nurses, therapists, and physicians, to ensure holistic patient care.
  • Offer crisis intervention, advocacy, and guidance to patients and their families as needed.
  • Maintain thorough and timely documentation of services provided in compliance with healthcare regulations.

Minimum Qualifications for the Licensed Medical Social Worker LMSW:

  • Required: Current MSW license in the state of Pennsylvania.
  • Prior experience in home health, hospice, or a similar healthcare setting preferred.
  • Knowledge of local community resources and support services in Lackawanna, Wyoming, Wayne, and Susquehanna counties.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team.
  • Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
  • CPR and First Aid certification preferred but not required.

If you are passionate about providing compassionate care and want the flexibility of a per diem position, we want to hear from you! Join Interim Healthcare of Scranton today and make a difference in your community.

Interim Healthcare of Scranton is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

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Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Medical Social Worker will conduct assessments and develop personalized care plans for home health patients. They will also provide counseling, crisis intervention, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure holistic patient support.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current MSW license in the state of Pennsylvania and possess reliable transportation with a valid driver's license. Prior experience in home health or hospice settings is preferred, along with knowledge of local community resources.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Care planningInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunity resource coordination

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 63% are remote, 8% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 237 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Scranton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,354/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Interim HealthCare - Blakely

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Blakely, Pa

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Competitive Pay