Social Worker Home Health

Medical Social Worker – Home Health (Per Diem) CareCo Medical Home Health

CareCo Medical Home Health is seeking a Social Worker to provide in-home social work services to patients in the community. This per diem role is an excellent opportunity for a social worker who enjoys working independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team.

About CareCo Medical Home Health

At CareCo Medical Home Health, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and skilled in-home professional care. Our services include nursing, therapy, and social services, all designed to help individuals remain safe, strong, and independent in their homes. We support patients with acute and chronic conditions, care coordination, and access to community resources.

Position Summary

The Social Worker addresses the social, emotional, and environmental factors that impact a patient's ability to achieve the goals of the Plan of Care. Services are provided in collaboration with nurses, therapists, and other care team members.

Pay and Schedule

Per diem position

Paid per completed visit and documentation

Flexible work schedule

Mileage paid between patient visits

Key Responsibilities

Assess the psychosocial status of patients and identify barriers to care

Complete assessments and documentation in a timely manner

Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team

Provide counseling, guidance, and support to patients and families

Educate patients, families, and team members on available community resources

Initiate referrals and assist with discharge planning

Participate in care conferences, team meetings, and quality improvement activities

Communicate changes in patient status to physicians and care team members

Maintain compliance with agency, state, and federal standards

Qualifications

Master of Social Work Degree from a CSWE-accredited program

Experience in a healthcare setting or equivalent

Home health experience helpful

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Knowledge of community resources and social service systems

Valid drivers license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement between patient visits

Flexible scheduling

401(k)

Professional growth and development opportunities

If you are a compassionate Medical Social Worker looking for a flexible home health role where your work makes a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and join the CareCo Medical Home Health team.

This agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location and not to the Connecticut Association for Healthcare at Home.