Medical Social Worker

Adams Place

2 months ago

Athens, TennesseeFull TimeSocial Worker

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join AdamsPlace as a Medical Social Worker – Home Care in United States. [https://nhccare. com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/NHC_HomeCare_LOGO.

Key Responsibilities

provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of pati.

Requirements

ALL states: 1. Master’s Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. 2. One year social work experience in a health care setting is required. PLUS state

specific requirements: Tennessee specific

a. Current state certification as a certified master social worker (CMSW as provided in T. C. A. §63

102.), OR b. Current license as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Position Highlights:

Benefits & Compensation

Identifies resources, such as caregivers and community agencies, to assist the patient to resume life in the community, including discharge planning

Assists the providers and home care team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the health problems and

being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost

being of the communities we serve. If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join AdamsPlace as a Medical Social Worker – Home Care.

Key Skills

Social WorkPatient EvaluationCounselingDocumentationCaregiver AssistanceDischarge PlanningInterdisciplinary TeamworkHome Care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Social Worker at Adams Place a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Adams Place is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Athens, Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social Work, Patient Evaluation, Counseling, Documentation, Caregiver Assistance, Discharge Planning, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Home Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Medical Social Worker supervises and provides evaluations of the social and emotional needs of patients related to their medical condition, offering counseling based on these findings. Responsibilities include assessing factors impacting health, helping patients/caregivers follow medical recomme...

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