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Central Coast Community VNA
Salinas, California

Medical Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$42.35-$45.94/hr

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Job Description

At Central Coast VNA & Hospice (VNA), we are committed to delivering compassionate, team-driven home health, palliative, and hospice care to individuals and families across the Central Coast.

For over 74 years, VNA has provided skilled in-home services, from rehabilitation and chronic disease management to comfort care at life's end. With a focus on dignity, respect, and individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.

As a nonprofit rooted in community trust, VNA upholds a mission of patient-centered care, reinvesting resources into clinical excellence, family support, and accessible community health services. VNA is looking for a Medical Social Worker.

Job Summary

The Medical Social Woker evaluates the social and emotional factors affecting a patient’s illness, care needs, ability to function, and capacity to cope with challenges in daily living with our Home Health and Palliative Care patients. Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop individualized treatment plans and actively participates in patient care conferences

Status: Full-Time

Education/Experience/Skills/Qualifications

  • Master of Social Work degree
  • At least one year of social work experience in healthcare
  • Possess a current CPR certification

Special Requirements

  • Current California driver's license
  • Auto insurance
  • Reliable vehicle

Joining VNA means becoming part of a trusted, mission-driven organization with more than 74 years of community-based service. We are dedicated to supporting our employees with meaningful professional growth opportunities, a collaborative environment, and a strong commitment to work/life balance.

The compensation range for this role is determined by factors such as location and required skills. The salary range provided reflects the lowest to highest amount we reasonably anticipate paying for this position at the time of posting.

Compensation is influenced by labor market conditions and various factors, including but not limited to: prevailing minimum wage in the area, relevant education, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, sales or revenue targets, and business needs.

It is not typical for a new hire to be offered the highest end of the salary range. Pay decisions are based on the unique circumstances of each candidate and position.

In addition to competitive compensation, VNA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Paid time off
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company paid life insurance
  • HSA and FSA options
  • 403(b) plan
  • A $35 monthly premium for employee-only medical coverage or other options available

We are proud to provide a workplace where you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community we serve. Please visit ccvna.com to apply, we look forward to welcoming the next dedicated professional to our team.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Social Worker evaluates the social and emotional factors affecting patients' illnesses and daily functioning. They collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for home health and palliative care patients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master of Social Work degree and have at least one year of healthcare social work experience. A current CPR certification, a valid California driver's license, and a reliable vehicle are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case managementTreatment planningPatient assessmentEmotional supportCrisis interventionInterdisciplinary collaboration

Social Worker Career Context

In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (227 salary observations; 430 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (1,517 salary observations; 4,492 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 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, 50% are remote, 34% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Social Worker Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution36 jobs · 29 employers

10
<$90k
7
$90k-105k
8
$105k-120k
7
$120k-135k
4
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
CME allowance
38%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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LifeStance Health · Vancouver, Washington

$123k-$141k
#2

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

LifeStance Health · West Linn, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#3

Behavioral Health Provider (ASW/LCSW or AMFT/LMFT) - Napa

$88k-$138k
#4

Licensed Clinical Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

$115k-$135k
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,508 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Salinas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$732k
Typical market rent
$2,501/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
109.0
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 · Salinas, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Central Coast Community VNA

Hospitals and Health Care
Monterey, CA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company paid life insurance
HSA and FSA options
403(b) plan
$35 monthly premium for employee-only medical coverage