Medical Social Worker
Listed compensation
$26.7-$39.71/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Where You’ll Work
CommonSpirit Health at Home is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received, at home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
- At CommonSpirit Health at Home, we strive to embody our mission of delivering hope and healing to those we serve. As a Medical Social Worker, you’ll engage in a range of exciting responsibilities, including:
- Establishing a care plan in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment.
- Providing crisis intervention as required.
- Assisting the physician and other caregivers in understanding the significant social, emotional and economic factors influencing the patient’s ability to improve medically.
- Providing patient care education to patients and caregivers.
Assisting in making appropriate community referrals to gain access to additional resources as needed (i. e. applications for public assistance, housing problems, additional health care resources, transportation)
Working with the patient’s caregivers to resolve problems interfering with an optimum caring relationship between the patient and caregiver.
- Completing and submitting all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
- Join us and discover the difference: CommonSpirit Health at Home’s use of AI-powered clinical documentation means less paperwork for you, more meaningful patient engagement, and improved work-life integration.
- Job Requirements
Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited school approved by the Council on Social Work Education. In Indiana, must also be certified under IC25-23.6-4-3.
- Currently licensed to practice in the state serviced.
- One year social work experience in a health care setting.
Current CPR/BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross and compliance with state requirements
Ready to Make a Difference?
At CommonSpirit Health at Home, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Social Worker will develop and implement patient care plans while providing crisis intervention and education to patients and their families. They will also facilitate community resource referrals and ensure accurate, timely clinical documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 44% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$69k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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