Medical Social Worker (Home Health) Thurston

Location: Thurston County, Washington (serves Pierce County). Position: Part‑time Medical Social Worker. Compensation: $45‑$54.85 hourly, dependent on experience.

Position Overview

A Medical Social Worker (MSW) provides social work services to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. Services are performed in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care, under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager. Services may be furnished by a qualified social worker or a qualified social work assistant under appropriate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to established Agency policies and procedures.
• Promote principles of QAPI and act as a consultant to other Agency personnel.
• Coordinate Agency services with community resources and utilize those resources.
• Observe confidentiality and safeguard all patient information.
• Serve as a resource to employees, patients, physicians, and other allied health providers.
• Develop cooperative relationships and communicate effectively and professionally with physicians.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Stay current with Medicare Conditions of Participation for social work services.
• Immediately report accidents, incidents, lost articles, or unusual occurrences to the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager.
• Participate in in‑services and continuing education programs.
• Participate in patient care conferences.
• Maintain contact with community support groups and provide professional expertise as required.
• Plan and coordinate all social services within the Agency.
• Document all patient/family services as required by Agency policy.
• Assist physicians and team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
• Participate in the development of the plan of care.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes.
• Work with the patient’s family.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager (or Social Worker, if Social Work Assistant).

Requirements

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the State of Washington.
• Master’s or doctoral degree from a CSWE‑accredited school of social work **and** at least one year of social work experience in a health‑care setting, **or** a baccalaureate degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a related field **and** at least one year of health‑care social work experience (functions as an assistant).
• One (1) year of home‑care experience preferred.
• Acceptance of the Agency’s philosophy and goals.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Ability to work with individuals to enlist cooperation of many people to achieve a common goal.

Qualifications

• Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes; travels to/from patient homes.
• Ability to participate in physical activity, including bending, lifting, and/or standing regularly; light lifting may be required.
• Ability to work for extended periods while sitting or standing.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary Short‑Term Disability (STD) and Long‑Term Disability (LTD).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• 16 days paid time off and holidays.
• Washington & California paid sick leave.
• Discretionary bonuses.

Pay

$45‑$54.85 per hour, dependent on experience (DOE).

Schedule

Part‑time position.

About Careage Home Health

Careage Home Health provides at‑home care for patients residing within King, Pierce, and Thurston Counties in Washington State. The team of caregivers, nurses, and therapists works with the guidance and collaboration of the patient’s medical team to deliver services needed for recovery.

Careage is a leading provider of senior‑focused construction, management, and health‑care services throughout the United States, serving hospitals, medical clinics, skilled‑nursing and post‑acute rehabilitation facilities, assisted‑living communities, memory‑care centers, and retirement communities.