MSW Social Services Practitioner — In-Home Care

Adventist Health; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Merced, CA is seeking a social worker to provide in-home support to patients and families. The role focuses on arranging community resources, placement options and counseling with a clinical approach, delivering care in patients’ residences with professional decision-making.

Key requirements include a MSW with licensure consideration, plus a bachelor’s degree; strong emphasis on care coordination and teamwork within home health and hospice settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or equivalent.
• Master’s degree in social work or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Three years’ experience in a social agency, hospital, or related health/welfare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Makes the initial patient assessment as ordered.
• Documents assessments, visits, and contacts on patient’s chart.
• Places phone calls and makes visits as needed, serving as a resource liaison.
• Provides patients/families with community resources.
• Attends weekly team conferences.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Counseling

Resource liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Adventist Health Merced, CA is seeking a social worker to provide in-home support to patients and families. The role focuses on arranging community resources, placement options and counseling with a clinical approach, delivering care in patients’ residences with professional decision-making.

Key requirements include a MSW with licensure consideration, plus a bachelor’s degree; strong emphasis on care coordination and teamwork within home health and hospice settings.