Medical Social Worker (Home Health)

Medical Social Worker (MSW) – Home Health

Location: Stockton, Tracy, Manteca, CA

About the Role

Sonder Healthcare is seeking an experienced Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join our growing team of clinicians dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care in the comfort of patients’ homes. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive and flexible environment.

Why Join Sonder Healthcare?

• Flexible scheduling
• Independent field-based role
• Supportive leadership
• Opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships
• Growing organization focused on quality care

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient’s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
• Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as need in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
• Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
• Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
• Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications

• Graduate of a Master’s or doctoral program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets California requirements Section 1870 of California Code of Regulations.
• Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3).
• Minimum of one year’s experience in health care, hospice experience preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

At Sonder Healthcare, we help patients and families recover, heal, and live with confidence at home. If you are passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality care, we encourage you to apply today.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
  
• Flexible schedule
  
• Mileage reimbursement
  
• Referral program
  

Experience:

• Home health: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Stockton, Tracy, and Manteca, CA (Required)

Work Location: On the road