Social Services Practitioner (MSW) (Home Health), Per Diem

Adventist Health; Yuba City (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in Yuba City, CA, seeks a social worker to provide in-home support within our home health and hospice services. You will assess patients, connect families with community resources, and document visits and decisions in patient charts, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

This per diem role emphasizes compassionate care, clinical judgment, and effective communication to support patients at home and coordinate care across our hospice and medical social services

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s).
• Master’s Degree in social work or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Three years’ experience in a social agency, hospital, or other organization dealing with health and/or welfare: 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 when appropriate.
• Provides patients/families with community resources.
• Attends weekly team conferences.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Assessment skills

Documentation

Resource liaison

Patient-family counseling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s in Social Work

3 years healthcare experience (preferred)

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. So whether you’re looking for the buzz of a large city, the tranquility of nearby mountain bike trails or something in between, we encourage you to explore our organization.

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. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

JOB INFO

• Job Identification : 73059
• Job Category : Therapist
• Posting Date : 2026-09-24T16:39:54+00:00
• Locations :
• Yuba City, CA, United States
• Assignment Category : Per Diem
• Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $36.91 to $50.62. 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 : Hospice - Medical Social Services (AHHC - AHRO)
• Shift Length : 8 Hours