Home Health Medical Social Worker - West Michigan Talent Pool

Job Description

Job Description

Optimal Care is growing and proactively building our talent pipeline for future opportunities. While this role may not be immediately available, we invite you to submit your resume to this posting. A member of our Recruiting team will reach out to discuss opportunities with you.

Help patients overcome the social and emotional challenges that impact their ability to recover and remain independent at home. As a Home Health Medical Social Worker, you'll provide compassionate psychosocial support that helps patients and families navigate illness, chronic conditions, and barriers to successful recovery. Through assessments, counseling, education, and resource coordination, you'll help patients access the support, tools, and resources they need while ensuring their emotional, social, and environmental needs are addressed as part of their overall care plan.

This role is ideal for a licensed MSW who is passionate about making a meaningful impact through whole-person care. You'll collaborate with nurses, therapists, physicians, and caregivers to develop individualized care plans, connect patients with community resources, identify barriers to recovery, and support patient and caregiver independence. Your clinical expertise, communication skills, and commitment to compassionate service will help improve outcomes, strengthen care coordination, and enhance the healthcare experience for patients and families.

Location  

• Office Location:  770 Kenmoor Ave, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI49546
• Main Service Area Options:  
  • Kent
  • Ottawa
  • Ionia
  • This role is a high travel position and requires daily travel within the service area to provide care to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes

Hours  

• Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Required Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree from a CSWE-accredited school of social work
• Current State License as a Master's Social Worker (MSW/LMSW/LCSW)
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed Master's Social Worker
• Reliable transportation with valid automobile insurance
• Willingness to travel daily for home visits within service area

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous home health or medical social work experience
• Knowledge of Medicare home health benefit and Conditions of Participation
• Experience with care coordination and discharge planning

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and counseling skills
• Ability to identify and address social determinants of health
• Knowledge of community resources and social service systems
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities
• Skill in navigating complex family dynamics and emotional stress
• Cultural sensitivity and tolerance for diverse lifestyles
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
• Understanding of how psychosocial factors impact medical recovery

Pay Range

$70,000—$75,000 USD

How We Care for You

• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Mileage Reimbursement 
• Company Vehicle Program for field roles
• Pet Insurance
• ID and Fraud Protection
• And more...

Optimal C are is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. 

Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We're committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day.

As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day.

We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.

We live a simple Mission:  Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Reasonable Accommodations

We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.