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Madrona Hospice Care
Sonoma County, California

Medical Social Worker

Social WorkerPer Diem

Listed compensation

$26k-$31k

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Job Description

At Madrona Hospice Care Inc., we've designed a plan of care that will work for you and your family. We understand the importance in providing you the guidance to make those decisions easier and before a time of crisis. That’s why we have a diverse team of experienced professionals to offer a broad range of services.

As a Medical Social Worker with Madrona Hospice Care, you will shape how we care for patients in their homes, mentor a team of social workers, and help set the standard for compassionate, high-quality service across our organization.

We value teamwork, empathy, and a commitment to high-quality service, all aimed at putting patients and their families at ease during their transition. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in patients' lives and working in a supportive and family-oriented atmosphere, we encourage you to join us in providing exceptional home hospice care.

Please note that this role is per diem with a rate of $100 - $120 per visit.

Responsibilities

Lead daily operations of our social services team, including policies, procedures, and care coordination with other clinical providers

Recruit, onboard, and mentor social workers—providing clinical supervision, observing practice, and supporting their professional growth

Oversee assessment, planning, and evaluation of social services care, and ensure clinical documentation meets state, federal, and ACHC standards

  • Partner with the Executive Director on the annual department budget and resource planning
  • Build strong knowledge of community resources and connect patients and referral sources to the right support
  • Plan in-service training and continuing education to keep the team’s skills sharp
  • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and help identify new ways to better serve our patients
  • Perform other duties as required for patient services
  • A Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
  • An active California license as an LCSW
  • At least 3 years of management experience, preferably in home care
  • Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, ACHC standards, and business operations
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with patients, families, staff, and the community
  • A self-directed, organized, and flexible approach—you take initiative and work well with others
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Ability to Convert to Full-Time Based On Performance If Interested
  • Paid Sick Days
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Skills Training & Development
  • Company Social Events
  • Mileage Reimbursement for Patient to Patient Visits
  • Referral Bonus

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and an active California LCSW license. At least 3 years of management experience, preferably in home care, is required along with strong knowledge of healthcare regulations.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Staff MentoringBudget PlanningCommunity Resource ManagementPatient AssessmentLeadership

Social Worker Career Context

In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (141 salary observations; 253 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (2,243 salary observations; 7,100 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 44 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 25% have no call, 41% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$29k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $26k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Madrona Hospice Care

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Ability to Convert to Full-Time Based On Performance
Paid Sick Days
Paid Bereavement Leave
Skills Training & Development
Company Social Events
Mileage Reimbursement
Referral Bonus