Medical Social Worker

Madrona Hospice Care Inc.; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Mileage Reimbursement for Patient to 0

Paid Sick Days

Paid Bereavement Leave

Skills Training & Development

Company Social Events

Job summary

Madrona Hospice Care Inc. seeks a Medical Social Worker to lead our in-home social services team, mentor staff, and reinforce high-quality, compassionate care across the organization.

The role is per diem with a visit rate of $100-$120. You will oversee care coordination, recruit and supervise social workers, ensure compliant documentation, and collaborate with leadership on budgets and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited program.
• Current California LCSW license.
• Minimum 3 years of management experience (preferably home care).
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations and ACHC standards.
• Excellent communication and ability to build trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the social services team, including policies, procedures, and care coordination.
• Recruit, onboard, and mentor social workers with clinical supervision.
• Oversee assessment, planning, and evaluation of social services care.
• Partner with the Executive Director on the annual department budget and resource planning.
• Connect patients and referral sources to community resources.
• Plan in-service training and continuing education.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and patient service enhancements.
• Perform other duties as required for patient services.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical supervision

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Budget awareness

Resource coordination

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

California LCSW license

Job description

At Madrona Hospice Care Inc., we’ve designed a plan of care that will work for you and your family. We understand the importance in providing you the guidance to make those decisions easier and before a time of crisis. That’s why we have a diverse team of experienced professionals to offer a broad range of services.

As a Medical Social Worker with Madrona Hospice Care, you will shape how we care for patients in their homes, mentor a team of social workers, and help set the standard for compassionate, high-quality service across our organization.

We value teamwork, empathy, and a commitment to high-quality service, all aimed at putting patients and their families at ease during their transition. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in patients’ lives and working in a supportive and family-oriented atmosphere, we encourage you to join us in providing exceptional home hospice care.

Please note that this role is per diem with a rate of $100 - $120 per visit.

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
• 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
• Flexible Schedule
• Ability to Convert to Full-Time Based On Performance If Interested
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Skills Training & Development
• Company Social Events
• Mileage Reimbursement for Patient to Patient Visits
• Referral Bonus