Impactful Home Health MSW: Travel & Care Coordination

Optimal Care; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Time Off – 3 weeks (full-time)

Part Time/Per Diem accrue PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

HSA and FSA options

Company paid Short Term Disability

Company paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Optimal Care in Michigan is seeking a licensed Home Health Medical Social Worker to support patients and families navigating illness and recovery. You will assess psychosocial needs, provide counseling, education, and coordinate community resources to enable home-based independence.

The role requires MSW with LMSW/LCSW, strong communication, and willingness to travel daily across the service area. You will collaborate with nurses, therapists, physicians, and caregivers to create individualized

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' psychosocial needs and provide counseling
• Coordinate community resources and supports
• Develop individualized care plans with multidisciplinary teams
• Educate patients and families about illness, recovery, and services
• Support patient independence and caregiver engagement

Skills

Clinical assessment

Counseling

Communication

Care coordination

Time management

Independent work

Cultural sensitivity

Education

MSW (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

Optimal Care in Michigan is seeking a licensed Home Health Medical Social Worker to support patients and families navigating illness and recovery. You will assess psychosocial needs, provide counseling, education, and coordinate community resources to enable home-based independence.

The role requires MSW with LMSW/LCSW, strong communication, and willingness to travel daily across the service area. You will collaborate with nurses, therapists, physicians, and caregivers to create individualized