Clinical Social Worker (MSW or LCSW)

Overview At 21st Century Home Health Services (21HHS), we treat every patient with the same empathy, compassion, and understanding we would show our own family. With more than 600 employees, we are the largest home health agency in San Francisco and the fastest-growing in the Bay Area. Today, we care for more than 4,000 patients across San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Napa, Yolo, Placer, El Dorado, and Sacramento counties—and we are actively expanding into Marin and Sonoma counties! Our clinicians are dedicated not only to the patients they serve, but also to one another. The results speak for themselves: hospital readmission rates at 21HHS consistently remain under 10%, compared to an industry average of over 15%. We’ve also set a new benchmark for employee satisfaction in home health. Recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace, 21HHS fosters an environment of support, growth, and recognition through open communication and professional development opportunities. Key achievements include: San Francisco Chronicle Top Workplaces in the Bay Area : Ranked 3rd among all medium-sized companies and 1st among home health agencies. National Recognition : Ranked 12th among medium-sized healthcare companies nationwide and 1st among home health agencies. Patient and employee feedback on Yelp, Google, Glassdoor, and Indeed further validates our commitment to quality care and workplace excellence. By prioritizing engagement and satisfaction, 21HHS attracts top clinical talent and delivers outstanding outcomes, cementing our place as a leader in home health. Please note : All opportunities at 21HHS require being in the field visiting patients in their homes. Remote/work-from-home positions are not available unless specifically noted. Role and responsibilities Our Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or MSW) assists our patients and their families/caregivers by providing education and support as they cope with their recent diagnosis. Most of our patient focus is the geriatric population, which requires an understanding of local community resources and long-term/short-term care planning to help improve their lives. Territory : Palo Alto and surrounding communities Job Type : Per Diem/Part Time What you’ll do as a Medical Social Worker (MSW) Home Health Under the general direction of the Case Manager, assess social and emotional factors related to the patient's illness, medical and nursing requirements in the home. Develop and implement a plan for home social work services, including education of patients, family members and caregivers. Coordinate with other home health staff and community resources to provide an efficient integration of care. Qualifications Knowledge of local community resources is required. Knowledge and understanding of individual development and human behavior as it relates to the effects of illness/injury; and the influence of culture on health care. Knowledge of state and federal homecare regulatory guidelines preferred. Demonstrated skills in effective written and verbal communication. Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of diverse groups of people. Ability to maintain harmonious, constructive working relationships with internal and external customers (patients, families, members of the interdisciplinary team, clerical and management staff, physicians and community resources). Must have well-developed social work assessment and clinical skills, as well as time management skills. Ability to handle sensitive issues, conflicts, and to effectively plan and organize work; think critically to align with organizational objectives and address unique problems as they arise or consult a supervisor as needed. Must be able to deal with a challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities. Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements. Maintain all required licensure and certifications. At orientation and annually thereafter, meet core competencies for position and area of specialty, as appropriate. Master’s Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required. Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) required. Driver’s License required. LCSW license is highly preferred (supervision provided to license-eligible Social Workers). Automobile Insurance required. One year of experience as an MSW in a health care setting is strongly preferred. Home Health experience preferred. * You will be assigned a primary location; however, you may occasionally be asked to provide coverage outside of that area. This may include supporting vacancies, leaves of absence, higher patient census, or other client care needs. While 21st Century Home Health makes every effort to maintain your primary territory, temporary reassignments may be necessary to ensure safe, high-quality patient care and to meet the needs of our growing organization. Follow 21HHS on LinkedIn! 21st Century is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind, including but not limited to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. 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