Home Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Part Time

Optimal Care; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA options

401(k) with Employer Match

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Optimal Care in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a part-time Home Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW) to provide psychosocial support and education to patients and families in their homes. Daily travel within the service area is required, with an office location in Grand Rapids and occasional meetings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with nurses, therapists, and physicians to address social determinants affecting recovery.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and address psychosocial needs of patients.
• Counsel and educate patients and families.
• Connect patients with community resources and support services.
• Collaborate on care planning with multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain clinical excellence in home health settings.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Counseling

Social determinants

Community resources

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

MSW (CSWE accredited)

MSW/LMSW/LCSW licensed

Job description

Home Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Part Time

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Optimal Care

Home Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Part Time

Posted 20 days ago Less than 10 applies 2 min average apply

Optimal Care

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

HOME HEALTH

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LMSW

Schedule:

• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, 3 days per week (Same 3 days each week between Monday - Friday)
  

Location

• Office Location: Grand Rapids, MI 49546
• Main Service Area:Grand Rapids and surrounding area
• This position requires daily travel to patient homes and residential facilities within your service area, with occasional office meetings.

About the Role

Help patients overcome the social and emotional barriers that stand between illness and recovery. As a Home Health Medical Social Worker, you'll provide essential psychosocial support that empowers patients and families to follow their medical treatment plans, access community resources, and work toward independence and wellness. This role is perfect for a licensed MSW who wants to make a tangible impact on health outcomes by addressing the social determinants that affect recovery. You'll work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, and physicians to ensure patients have the emotional support, resources, and problem-solving tools they need to succeed at home.

What You'll Do (In A Nutshell)

• Assess and address psychosocial needs
• Counsel and educate
• Connect Patients with resources
• Collaborate on Care Planning
  
• Maintain Clinical Excellence
  

What We're Looking For

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), with Clinical designation
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed Master's Social Worker
• Reliable transportation with valid automobile insurance and valid Driver's License
• 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

What Makes You Successful

You're a resourceful problem-solver who understands that recovery isn't just about following doctor's orders - it's about addressing the financial, environmental, and emotional challenges that can derail even the best treatment plan. You know how to connect patients with the right resources at the right time. You're an effective counselor who can help patients and families work through the emotional stress of illness while staying focused on practical solutions. You understand that your role is to empower patients toward independence, not create ongoing dependence on services. You're a skilled collaborator who can translate complex social and emotional issues into terms that medical professionals understand, helping the entire team see patients holistically. You work comfortably in diverse home environments, adapting your approach to meet families where they are - literally and figuratively.

Why Join Us?

Home health medical social work offers the opportunity to see direct connections between your interventions and patient outcomes. When you help a patient access transportation to therapy appointments, secure medical equipment, or navigate insurance challenges, you're removing real barriers to recovery. We provide comprehensive orientation to home health social work, ongoing supervision and support, and opportunities for professional development. You'll work with a collaborative multidisciplinary team that values your expertise in addressing the psychosocial factors essential to successful home care.

Professional Growth Opportunities:

• Training on Medicare home health regulations and documentation
• Education on care coordination and discharge planning
• Interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Work Environment and Schedule

This position requires daily travel to patient homes and residential facilities within your service area, with occasional office meetings. You'll work independently during home visits while staying connected to your care team through regular communication and care conferences. Schedule flexibility is important as you'll need to adapt to patient needs, new referrals, and changing conditions. Most visits occur during standard business hours, with occasional adjustments based on patient and family availability.

Ready to Remove Barriers to Recovery?

If you're a licensed clinical social worker who wants to make a measurable impact on health outcomes by addressing the social and emotional factors that affect recovery, we'd love to hear from you.

How We Care for You

• Mileage Reimbursement
• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full Time
• Part Time/Per Diem also accrue Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• 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.

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.

Home Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Part Time

Posted 20 days ago Less than 10 applies 2 min average apply