Social Worker - Social Worker, Home Health

About the role

San Diego Home Health is a trusted home health provider committed to patient-centered, evidence-based care. Our goal is to help patients live healthier, safer, and more fulfilling lives — at home.

Responsibilities

• Assist the health care providers in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to the patient’s health problems to develop and update the plan of care
• Provide and document services in accordance with state, Medicare, Medi-Cal, and other applicable regulations and standards and third-party payer guidelines
• Assess patient and family and prepare social histories to augment existing service
• Assess, when appropriate, a patient/family’s financial situation
• Assist patient and family with personal and environmental difficulties that predispose toward illness or interfere with medical care or cope with terminal illness
• Participate in case management, orientation, care conferences, staff meetings, care planning, discharge planning, and in-service programs and acts as a consultant to other agency personnel

Requirements

• An experienced Medical Social Worker passionate about supporting patients and families in the home setting
• Skilled in building trust and strong relationships with patients, caregivers, and community partners
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team
• Knowledgeable in psychosocial assessments, care coordination, and community resource navigation
• Compassionate, organized, and patient-focused with strong communication skills
• Committed to improving quality of life, supporting care transitions, and helping reduce unnecessary hospitalizations

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)
• At least one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting; home health experience preferred
• Current licensure in the state of practice if required (California: Licensure is not required for non-supervisory MSW roles)
• Knowledge of community resources and care coordination services
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to travel to patient homes within the assigned service area

Schedule Options

• We are currently hiring for Full-Time and Per Diem opportunities. Scheduling preferences will be discussed during the interview process to ensure the best fit.

Pay & Perks

• Competitive pay that reflects your experience and expertise
• Full-time benefits (23 days of PTO, medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage) available to full-time associates
• Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance
• Mileage reimbursement for patient-related travel
• Continuing education and tuition assistance
• Generous referral bonus program
• Oasis Virtual Assistant to streamline documentation
• Supportive, tenured leadership team

Our Mission & Values

• Our mission is to achieve quality outcomes through operational excellence, compassionate care, and social responsibility to the communities we serve.
• We are Family Serving Families, guided by:
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Innovation
• Bias for Action
• Dignity

About San Diego Home Health

San Diego Home Health is a trusted home health provider committed to patient-centered, evidence-based care. Our goal is to help patients live healthier, safer, and more fulfilling lives — at home.