MSW, Hospice & Home Health [Per-Diem]

Per-Diem Medical Social Worker

We are hiring Per-Diem Medical Social Workers to do Hospice and Home Health visits in our Santa Barbara branch to cover South County.

Pay is $81 for routine/$86 for evaluations.

Assisted offers great and rewarding career opportunities making a difference in the lives of people. Join our team and love what you do! Help others. Make a difference. Be proud.

Why Join Assisted?

We invest in the people who make us great. At Assisted, we're proud to offer a comprehensive and rewarding benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and career growth:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family covered.
• Retirement Savings Support – Company-matched 401(k) contributions (up to 3% of your annual salary).
• Generous Referral Program – Earn up to $600* for referring qualified candidates.
• Career Development Opportunities – Invest in your future with up to $6,000* in tuition reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off* – Enjoy vacation days*, sick leave, and paid holidays* to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

*Additional details regarding eligibility and benefits are outlined in our internal policies and are available upon request.

What You Will Do:

• Assess and evaluate psycho-social status.
• Develop the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other health care team members.
• Provide interventions directed toward enhancing the patient's and family's ability to cope. Direct patient and family to social programs and supportive instruction and counseling.
• Assist physician and other health team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the health problems of the patient.
• Observe, record and report to the physician and/or supervisor the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition.
• Evaluate the home environment and makes the appropriate community resource recommendations.
• Advise, counsel, and when appropriate instruct family in patients psycho-social needs.
• Participate in utilization review, team conferences and in-service education.
• Prepare and submit, as directed, all case documentation, including clinical and progress notes, and required payroll information according to Agency policy.
• Utilize and provide patient / family with appropriate community resources as needed.
• Provide services within the Agency's catchment area.
• Supervise care provided by Bachelor's Degree level social workers.
• Consult and coordinate services with other disciplines.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Acknowledge patient rights including privacy and confidentiality.
• Consistently display a professional appearance.
• Interact with internal and external customers using positive and professional approach.
• Assume responsibility and display reliability for the completion of all tasks, duties, communications and actions.
• Maintain professional growth and development through networking, membership in professional organizations and continuing education.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Abide by Agency policy and procedures.
• Accept other duties as assigned.

Skills, Education, and Experience:

• Master of Social Work degree from a school of social work accredited or approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Current CPR, TB and health clearance and core competency per skills checklist.
• At least one year of experience in social work in a health care setting.

A full job description is available upon request.