Medical Social Worker MSW Home Health (PRN)

Empath Health; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits & wellness

PTO (5+ weeks)

Job summary

Empath Health in Venice, FL seeks a Medical Social Worker MSW for home health PRN visits in Venice and South Sarasota. The role involves psychosocial assessments, care coordination, and supporting patients in their homes.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW degree with an active Florida LCSW license (or RCSWI) and at least one year of social work experience, with home health experience preferred. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active Florida LCSW license or RCSWI must be current.
• Master of Social Work degree required.
• At least 1 year of social work experience.
• Home Health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate psychosocial and emotional status to identify health-impacting problems.
• Assess social, emotional, and economic status; identify community resources for patient and family.
• Initiate referrals for inpatient psychiatric placement when needed.
• Update Clinical Coordinator on patient status and care plan goals.
• Provide counseling per plan of care; collaborate with the team for holistic care.

Skills

LCSW license

RCSWI

Education

MSW degree

Active Florida LCSW license or RCSWI

Job description

Medical Social Worker MSW Home Health (PRN)### Medical Social Worker MSW Home Health (PRN)Apply: Venice, FL: Part time: Posted Today: JR100719**Empath Home Health**, a member of **Empath Health** is seeking a compassionate **Medical Social Worker MSW Home Health (PRN)** to work with our Home Health team to deliver individualized care to patients in their homes in the **Venice & South Sarasota area**.**Award-Winning Home Health:** Recognized as one of **America’s Best**Home Health Providers for 2026, Empath Home Health delivers high‐quality, outcomes‐driven care trusted by patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Empath Home Health provides skilled nursing and therapy services to help patients recover and maintain independence at home, along with personal care support that assists with daily needs as part of a seamless continuum of care.**Locations:** Home health visits in **Venice & South Sarasota area** (including Laurel, Nokomis, Osprey, Siesta Key, etc.). **Schedule**: PRN; 3-5+ home health visits per week. You choose when & where you want to work!**What you'll Do*** Evaluate and assess patient’s psychosocial and emotional status to identify problems that may affect the patient’s health status.* Assist physician and home health care team members in evaluating patient’s social, emotional, and economical status, and identify community resources and other possible resources that can aid the patient and family in treating and coping with identified problems and issues.* Asses psychosocial and emotional status and initiate physician notification and appropriate follow up referrals if needed for further assessment for possible placement in an inpatient psychiatric facility. Update Agency Clinical Coordinator of patient status.* Set realistic goals for the patient and incorporate the goals in the plan of care.* Provide counseling or intervention to patient according to the plan of care.* Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless, holistic care **Why Join Empath Health?*** **Earn Competitive Pay:** Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.* **Benefits & Wellness:** Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.* **Industry-Leading PTO:** 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.* **Grow Your Career:** CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.* **Make a Difference:** Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All. **Why Join Empath Health as a PRN clinician?*** Flexible scheduling and manageable caseloads* Strong interdisciplinary support* Growth potential: several roles could expand to **full-time** as the market grows!* Meaningful, patient-centered care in the comfort of patients’ homes* **Make a Difference:** Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.**What You'll Need*** Active Florida LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) or RCSWI (Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern) license required* Master of Social Work (MSW) degree required.* Minimum of one (1) year of social work experience.* Home Health experience preferred. **Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.** Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing **Full Life Care** through a connected network of services across Florida—including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support. Full Life Care means caring for the **whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity.** Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life. At Empath Health, you’ll find **purpose, partnership, and possibility** in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful. *Empath Health is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (\"ADA\"), and applicable state and local laws. It is Empath Health's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, Empath Health will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made Empath Health aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to Empath Health. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within Empath Health or to request a reasonable accommodation to utilize Empath Health's online employment application, please contact* *[e-mail].* *Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. For more information, please refer to this machine-readable PDF to* *Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal**. If viewing in HTML, please see* *Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal**in English or* *Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal**in Spanish.****We’re Empath, and We’re Here to Redefine Healthcare*** *Pretty bold statement, we know, but boldness is in our bones. We were founded more than 45 years ago with a transformative belief: that people should have a say in their healthcare. What started as a volunteer movement has transformed into an integrated network composed of thousands of colleagues and volunteers serving tens of thousands of individuals each day. And the best part? We're just getting started.* *Whether you're into hands-on patient care or more the Excel formula type, we've got a place for you on Team Empath. It takes all of us to provide Full Life Care. Are you ready to join Team Empath?*