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American Homecare
United States

Medical Social Worker

Social WorkerPart-time

Listed compensation

$31.00–$45.00 /hr

The week · per this posting

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

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Job Description

Are You Ready to make a difference in Healthcare? We are currently seeking a Per-diem, Part-time Medical Social Worker to join our outstanding home health care team!

Salary Range: $31.00 - $45.00 per hour

We are passionate about providing high-quality care and fostering a compassionate, family-oriented environment. We believe in building a positive and collaborative culture that prioritizes trust, communication, and person-centered care.

What Makes Us Special?

  • UKG Wallet: Access earned wages before payday.
  • Competitive Wages: We offer a great salary package.
  • Great Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for Full-Time employee.
  • Growth Opportunities: We support your professional development.
  • Continuing Education & Training: Stay current with industry standards.

Are you ready to contribute to a team, committed to excellent customer service and dedicated to each individual’s unique talent?

If yes, here’s how you will contribute to the team:

As a member of our organization, you will have the opportunity to provide critical support and resources to patients and their families in the comfort of their own homes. If you are a social worker with a passion for improving the quality of life for those in need, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

Your Key Responsibilities Include

  • Provide emotional and practical support to patients and their families in their homes
  • Assess patients' needs and develop individualized care plans
  • Link patients with community resources and services
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide holistic care
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
  • Stay current with advancements in home health care and social work practices

Must Have

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work
  • Experience in health care or home health care settings
  • Strong understanding of health care systems and policies
  • Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems
  • Ability to work independently and manage a caseload
  • Knowledge of nursing practices, procedures, terminology, laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care
  • A commitment to patient-centered care and advocacy
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Nice to Have

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certification
  • Bilingual is a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for roles varies depending on factors such as location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by state or local law, we provide a reasonable pay scale, including the hourly or salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this role.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves providing critical emotional and practical support, assessing patient needs, developing individualized care plans, and linking patients with necessary community resources in their homes. Responsibilities also include collaborating with healthcare teams and maintaining accurate patient records.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work along with experience in healthcare or home health settings, demonstrating proficiency in EHR systems and knowledge of healthcare policies. A commitment to patient-centered care and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Emotional SupportNeeds AssessmentCare Plan DevelopmentCommunity Resources LinkageInterdisciplinary CollaborationRecord KeepingHome Health Care Advancements

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Social Worker at American Homecare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,558 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

American Homecare holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 5 active listings.

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% are remote, 18% have no call, 85% require no weekends.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
15%
CME allowance
15% this job
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 90% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,558 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.