PRN Social Worker – Home Health

Family First Healthcare Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Family First Healthcare Services is seeking a PRN Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, case management, and resource coordination for home health patients and families. This role collaborates with IDT members to ensure plans support safety, well-being, and independence during visits, assessments, follow-ups, and discharge planning.

Preferred qualifications include an MSW with license, 1–2 years of relevant case management experience, and familiarity with ALORA Plus EMR; active

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) preferred; BSW considered with relevant home health experience.
• Current state Social Worker license (LMSW, LCSW, or equivalent).
• 1–2 years of case management experience in home health, hospice, hospital, or community health setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments for home health patients.
• Identify social, emotional, financial, and environmental needs affecting health and safety.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and short-term supportive therapy.
• Educate patients and caregivers on coping strategies and community resources.
• Develop patient-centered care plans addressing social determinants of health.

Skills

Assessment

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Education

MSW preferred

BSW considered

Tools

ALORA Plus EMR

Job description

Position Summary

The PRN Social Worker provides social work interventions, case management, resource coordination, and emotional support to patients and families receiving home health services. This role works closely with nurses, therapists, physicians, and caregivers to assess needs, coordinate services, and ensure the patient’s plan of care supports safety, well-being, and independence. This is an as-needed position supporting patient visits, assessments, follow-ups, and discharge planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments for patients receiving home health services.

• Identify emotional, social, financial, and environmental needs impacting the patient’s health and safety.

• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and short-term supportive therapy to patients and families.

• Educate patients and caregivers on coping strategies, adjustment to illness, and available community resources.

• Develop and implement patient-centered care plans addressing social determinants of health and service needs.

• Coordinate community resources such as Medicaid waivers, financial assistance, transportation, senior programs, durable medical equipment, meal services, and mental health referrals.

• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to identify needs, update the plan of care, and ensure timely interventions.

• Provide coverage for patient visits, assessments, and urgent social work needs as requested.

• Assist with facility outreach, complex case management, and team communication when available.

• Support the clinical team during periods of high census, staff PTO, or unexpected needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program (preferred); Bachelor’s in Social Work (BSW) considered with strong home health or medical social work experience.

• Current state Social Worker license (LMSW, LCSW, or equivalent).

• 1-2 years of case management experience in home health, hospice, hospital, or community health setting.

• Experience working with diverse populations and navigating community resources.

• Strong assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and care coordination skills.

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to conduct home visits.

• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and community resource programs.

• Familiarity with EMR documentation systems ALORA Plus preferred.

Level II Background Screenings will be completed on all applicants. Please use the following link to access the AHCA Clearinghouse for additional information: