Medical Social Worker

Best Home Health Providers, Inc.; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 165,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Mileage Reimbursement for Patient to &

Referral Bonus

Paid Sick Days

Paid Bereavement Leave

Skills Training & Development

Company Social Events

Job summary

Best Home Health Providers, Inc. is seeking a Medical Social Worker to lead and mentor a team of social workers. This role focuses on smooth transitions for patients returning home, care coordination with clinical providers, and adherence to ACHC standards.

The position is per diem with a pay rate of $100–$120 per visit, offering opportunities to convert to full-time based on performance. Strong leadership and California LCSW licensure are required.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited program.
• 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.
• Self-directed, organized, and flexible approach.

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

Mentoring

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

California LCSW license

Job description

At Best Home Health Providers Inc., we've gone from treating 10 patients to thousands of patients all throughout the Bay Area and beyond in just 6 years. We've won awards for our high-quality care with patients and continue to grow rapidly. At Best, you and the patients aren't a number.

Our mission is to ensure a smooth transition for patients returning home from medical facilities by offering expert guidance throughout their recovery journey. As a Medical Social Worker with Best Home Health Providers, 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.

If you love the clinical side of social work and are ready to step into leadership - or grow the leadership skills you already have, we'd love to meet you.

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