Home Health MSW - Compassionate Social Worker (PT/PRN)

Pennant Group; Chattanooga (TN); Remote; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Beacon Home Health in Chattanooga/Cleveland, TN seeks a Medical Social Worker to provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination for patients facing complex health needs.

This PRN/Part‑Time role covers Hamilton, Bledsoe, Marion, Rhea, and Sequatchie counties, involves on‑the‑road visits, care planning, family education, and collaboration with the care team to ensure dignified, holistic care at home.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (MSW) or BSW from CSWE-accredited program.
• Current, unencumbered Social Worker License in the state of service.
• One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Current CPR certification, valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Ability to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination to patients and families.
• Deliver social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
• Communicate changes in clinical status to the care team in a timely manner.
• Educate patients, families, and team members on social work interventions and treatment plans.
• Perform care planning, transfers, and discharge coordination.
• Identify risks to a patient’s health and implement appropriate interventions.

Education

MSW or BS W from CSWE-accredited program

Job description

Beacon Home Health in Chattanooga/Cleveland, TN seeks a Medical Social Worker to provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination for patients facing complex health needs.

This PRN/Part‑Time role covers Hamilton, Bledsoe, Marion, Rhea, and Sequatchie counties, involves on‑the‑road visits, care planning, family education, and collaboration with the care team to ensure dignified, holistic care at home.