Home Health MSW: Impactful Patient Care & Growth

Elara Caring; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance plans (medical

Dental & Vision benefits

Pet insurance

401(K) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Bereavement support

Fleet vehicle program or mileage

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join our team delivering Right Care at the Right Time, in the Right Place. You will assess patients, develop care plans, educate families, and coordinate with the care team to support seamless discharge planning and positive patient outcomes.

The role requires an active State Social Work license, a CSWE-accredited MSW degree, and 1+ year of healthcare social work experience.

Qualifications

• Current State License as a Social Worker.
• Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• 1+ year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds including patient handling.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental, and safety needs.
• Complete initial social work evaluations and reassess needs during follow-up visits.
• Develop and update individualized care plans based on patient needs and physician orders.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and the care team.
• Connect patients and families with community resources and support services.
• Counsel and educate patients and families on social, emotional, and care-related needs.
• Coordinate with the care team to support continuity of care and discharge planning.
• Provide compassionate, high-quality social work services to support positive patient outcomes.

Skills

Social Work

Education

Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join our team delivering Right Care at the Right Time, in the Right Place. You will assess patients, develop care plans, educate families, and coordinate with the care team to support seamless discharge planning and positive patient outcomes.

The role requires an active State Social Work license, a CSWE-accredited MSW degree, and 1+ year of healthcare social work experience.