Home Health Medical Social Worker MSW Contingent

Join Classic Home Care, a nurse-owned and operated skilled home health agency serving communities across Southeast Michigan since 2003. We are Joint Commission-accredited, Medicare-certified, and led by registered nurses who foster a supportive, professional environment.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join our team as a contingent home health / home care MSW. This position is ideal for a quick learner who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides social work services in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment.
• Assists the physician and other home health team members in understanding the significance of social and emotional factors related to the patient’s care.
• Assesses and reassesses social and emotional factors to help the patient and family cope with daily living problems and follow medical recommendations to maximize the patient’s health condition.
• Counsels patients and families concerning the facilitation of the medical plan of treatment.
• Recognizes and utilizes community and family resources to assist the patient in long-term plans for life in the community or to learn to live within the patient’s disability.
• Develops the care plan with the case manager, physician, patient, and family to address personal, financial, and environmental difficulties that may interfere with the health and wellness continuum.
• Sets appropriate goals for the patient and participates in discharge planning.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness, and according to policies.

Requirements

• Active Michigan Medical Social Worker (MSW) license.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance in your name as a driver.
• Home health care experience preferred.

Pay

• Visit Rates with Mileage Reimbursement: $65.00 - $75.00 per visit.
• Discharge Without a Visit: $5.00 - $10.00 per non-visit discharge.
• Transfer Without a Visit: $5.00 per non-visit transfer.
• Orientation and In-Service Hours: $30.00 per hour.
• Non-taxed mileage reimbursement at $0.50 per mile after 30 miles per day.
• Visit Rates without Mileage Reimbursement: $70.00 - $80.00 per visit.

Schedule

Home visits and office meetings as indicated. Must participate in necessary in-service programs and have reliable transportation with agency-required auto insurance.

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching.
• Bonus based on performance.
• Competitive salary.
• Flexible schedule.
• Training & development.