Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Walnut Creek
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Job Description
Medical Social Worker (MSW) – Home Health (Full-Time)
Walnut Creek & Surrounding East Bay Areas
Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives while working in a supportive and collaborative environment?
Health Link Home Health and Hospice is a leading provider of comprehensive home health services across the San Francisco Bay Area and East Bay for over 20 years. We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and team-oriented Full-Time Medical Social Worker (MSW) to serve patients in Walnut Creek and surrounding communities.
At Health Link, we value collaboration, clinical excellence, and strong team support. Our clinicians are never alone in the field—our dedicated back-office and clinical teams are always available to assist with coordination, patient needs, and case support.
Why Join Health Link
- Supportive, experienced clinical and administrative team
- Strong field support—never work alone
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive pay with bonus potential
- Paid sick time + 10 days PTO annually
- Mileage reimbursement
- Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychosocial assessments during patient admission
- Evaluate social, emotional, and environmental factors impacting care
- Collaborate on interdisciplinary care plans
- Provide counseling, resource linkage, and discharge planning support
- Consult with physicians and care teams regarding patient needs and care adjustments
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
- Supervise Social Work Assistants as needed
Requirements
- Current California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license
- Valid California Driver’s License
- Reliable transportation for home visits
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Ability to travel throughout Walnut Creek and surrounding East Bay areas
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Full-time employment with bonus eligibility
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off + sick leave
Mileage Reimbursement
Join a mission-driven team dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality home health care. Make a difference where it matters most—at home.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (958 salary observations; 1,791 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (6,745 salary observations; 20,973 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, 28% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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