Hospice MSW Lead - Per Diem, Flexible Schedule, Referral Bonus

Best Hospice Providers Inc.; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Mileage Reimbursement for Patient to-<

Paid Sick Days

Paid Bereavement Leave

Skills Training & Development

Company Social Events

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Best Home Health Providers Inc. is seeking a Medical Social Worker to lead our social services team in California. This per diem role offers clinical leadership and ongoing mentorship of social workers, guiding assessments and care planning for home-based patients.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW and CA LCSW license, with 3+ years of management experience in home care and deep knowledge of healthcare regulations and ACHC standards.

Qualifications

• A Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• An active California license as an LCSW.
• At least 3 years of management experience, preferably in home care.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, ACHC standards, and business operations.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with patients, families, staff, and the community.
• A self-directed, organized, and flexible approach—you take initiative and work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of our social services team, including policies, procedures, and care coordination with other clinical providers
• Recruit, onboard, and mentor social workers—providing clinical supervision, observing practice, and supporting their professional growth
• Oversee assessment, planning, and evaluation of social services care, and ensure clinical documentation meets state, federal, and ACHC standards
• Partner with the Executive Director on the annual department budget and resource planning
• Build strong knowledge of community resources and connect patients and referral sources to the right support
• Plan in-service training and continuing education to keep the team’s skills sharp
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and help identify new ways to better serve our patients
• Perform other duties as required for patient services

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Mentoring

Compliance knowledge

Healthcare regulations

ACHC standards

Business operations

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Best Home Health Providers Inc. is seeking a Medical Social Worker to lead our social services team in California. This per diem role offers clinical leadership and ongoing mentorship of social workers, guiding assessments and care planning for home-based patients.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW and CA LCSW license, with 3+ years of management experience in home care and deep knowledge of healthcare regulations and ACHC standards.