Pays $75k-$82k — $11k below the Social Worker market median of ~$93k (33 jobs)
About the Role
Home health social work in Santa Barbara, CA. Assesses psychosocial needs, provides referrals, and collaborates with care team. $75K-$82K. Full benefits.
Join VNA Health as a Medical Social Worker – Home Health in Santa Barbara, California.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $75K - $82K
- Employer sponsored insurance premiums including dental, vision, basic life, disability, and AD&D insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual from first day
- Wellness Benefit annual reimbursement
- Financial wellness program with matching 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Public transportation reimbursement
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join VNA Health as a Medical Social Worker – Home Health.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Social Worker assesses the psychosocial status of patients and develops intervention plans to support their health and environmental needs. They serve as a liaison between patients, families, and community agencies while participating in discharge planning and total care coordination.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and have at least one year of healthcare experience. A valid driver's license and insured vehicle are required to perform home health visits.
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, 34% are remote, 6% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.
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