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Lorian Health
Riverside, California

Hospice Medical Social Worker - per diem

Social WorkerPer Diem

Listed compensation

from $65/hr

The week · per this posting

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

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

For over 20 years, Lorian Health has been a trusted leader in home health care, dedicated to enhancing patients’ quality of life and supporting their independence.

We offer a collaborative, compassionate work environment where every team member is valued and equipped to succeed. Join a team that prioritizes growth, open communication, and the tools you need to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Location: Central and East

Responsibilities

  • Assess social and emotional needs related to the patient’s health
  • Support physicians and clinical team members with psychosocial insights
  • Participate in care planning (Plan of Care / POC)
  • Observe, document, and report community resource needs
  • Educate patients and families on available community services
  • Provide counseling and guidance to patients and caregivers
  • Utilize and coordinate appropriate community resources

Assist with Discharge Planning

Participate in in‑service training and educational programs.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree from a Council on Social Work Education–accredited program
  • Minimum 1 year of MSW experience
  • Strong physical stamina and mental health
  • Pre‑employment health clearance (TB test/CXR as required by state)
  • Able to read, follow instructions, and accurately document care
  • Self‑directed; able to work independently
  • Current CPR certification
  • Professional, patient, and flexible
  • Excellent personal hygiene and communication skills
  • Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle per Lorian Health requirements
  • Able to verbally communicate in the patient’s language and document all care

Why Join Us?

We are committed to our employees' well-being, offering a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

  • Competitive salary and (EAP, 401(K) with 4% match)
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Employee referral program and opportunities for growth and advancement

This position is based on a Pay per visit compensation model.

Pay per visit ranges from $65 to $90 visit commensurate with experience and depending on type of visit.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentCommunity Resource CoordinationPatient EducationClinical DocumentationCrisis InterventionInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice Medical Social Worker - per diem at Lorian Health 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 6,459 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (944 salary observations; 1,766 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (6,661 salary observations; 20,737 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 14% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k 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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Salary Distribution50 jobs · 43 employers

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$125k-140k
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$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs

401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
40%
CME allowance
34%
Loan repayment
23%
PSLF eligible
17%

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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 6,459 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Riverside

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$602k≈ 9.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,444/mo≈ 45% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lorian Health

Hospitals and Health Care
San Diego, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k with 4% match
Mileage Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program