Per-Diem MSW: Home Health Care (Phoenix)

Assisted Home Health & Hospice; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) matching up to 3%

Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000

Paid time off

Job summary

Assisted Home Health & Hospice in Phoenix is seeking a Per-Diem Medical Social Worker to support our Home Health department. The role offers pay per visit ($75) plus mileage allowance ($10 per visit) and focuses on psycho-social assessment, care planning, and coordination with the healthcare team.

The position requires an MSW, CPR/TB clearance, and at least one year of health-care social work experience. Per-diem scheduling allows flexible hours and field-based assignments in the community.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Current CPR, TB clearance and health clearance.
• At least one year of experience in social work in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate psycho-social status.
• Develop the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other health care team members.
• Provide interventions directed toward enhancing the patient’s and family’s ability to cope.
• Direct patient and family to social programs and supportive instruction and counseling.
• Assist physician and other health team members in understanding social and emotional factors related to health problems.
• Observe, record and report to the physician and/or supervisor the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition.
• Evaluate the home environment and make appropriate community resource recommendations.
• Advise, counsel, and when appropriate instruct family in patients psycho-social needs.
• Participate in discharge planning and performance improvement activities.

Skills

CPR

TB clearance

Core competency

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Assisted Home Health & Hospice in Phoenix is seeking a Per-Diem Medical Social Worker to support our Home Health department. The role offers pay per visit ($75) plus mileage allowance ($10 per visit) and focuses on psycho-social assessment, care planning, and coordination with the healthcare team.

The position requires an MSW, CPR/TB clearance, and at least one year of health-care social work experience. Per-diem scheduling allows flexible hours and field-based assignments in the community.