Social Services Practitioner (MSW) (Home Health)

Adventist Health; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 47,926 - 65,739; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

Adventist Health in Sonora, CA is seeking a skilled Social Worker to provide social work support directly to patients. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, counseling families, and connecting them with community resources. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in social work and relevant experience.

This full-time position offers a day shift and includes a competitive pay range of $34.79 to $47.72 per hour, with additional compensation for shifts and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• Master’s Degree in social work preferred.
• Three years’ experience in a social agency or hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides social work support to patients in their residence.
• Documents assessments and contacts on patient’s chart.
• Provides patients/families with community resources.

Skills

Community resources knowledge

Counseling skills

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Master’s Degree in social work

Job description

Job Description

Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in‑home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards.

Job Summary

Provides social work support to patients in their place of residence. Responsibilities include providing community resources, placement options, and counseling to patients and families as needed. Acts as a competent clinician who provides clinical care in a skilled and effective manner, utilizing appropriate technical and decision‑making skills.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Required
• Master’s Degree in social work or equivalent combination of education/experience: Required
• Three years’ experience in a social agency, hospital, or other organization dealing with health and/or welfare: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in state of practice: Preferred
• Valid Driver’s License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required

Essential Functions

• 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 when appropriate.
• Provides patients/families with community resources.
• Attends weekly team conferences.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith‑based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope.

JOB INFO

• Job Identification: 68569
• Job Category: Therapist
• Posting Date: 2026-07-01T17:28:55+00:00
• Job Shift: Day Shift
• Locations: Sonora, CA, United States
• Assignment Category: Full-time regular
• Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $34.79 to $47.72. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.
• Hiring Department: Home Health - Medical Social Services (AHSR)
• Shift Length: 8 Hours