Clinical Social Worker (MSW or LCSW): Home Health

At 21st Century Home Health Services (HHS), we are committed to treating every patient with the same empathy, compassion and understanding that we would show our family. With over 350 employees, we are the largest Home Health Agency in San Francisco and the fastest growing in the Bay Area. We provide care to over 3,000 patients in San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano and Napa Counties.
We are proud to share that we are expanding into Yolo, Sacramento, and San Joaquin Counties!
Our Clinicians are not only dedicated to the patients we serve, but to each other. The proof is in our outcomes: Hospital readmission rates for 21st Century HHS are consistently under 10% while the industry average is over 15%. We have the highest Medicare classification rating of 5-stars, based on a set criteria determining excellence.
With immense pride, we are thrilled to share that 21HHS has achieved a remarkable accomplishment - we have been honored with a prestigious 2024 Top Workplaces for Healthcare award! We placed 12th nationwide and placed the highest of all Home Health agencies! This recognition is a testament to our collective efforts in cultivating an exceptional workplace culture.
All Opportunities at 21st Century require you to be in the field visiting patients homes. We do not offer work from home/remote opportunities unless noted.
Job Types: Per Diem; About 15-20+ visits per weekTerritory: Santa Clara County: San Jose*

Our Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or MSW) assist our patients and their families/caregivers by assisting them with education and support as they cope with their recent diagnosis. Most of our patient focus is the geriatric population which requires an understanding of local community resources, long term/short term care planning to help improve their lives.

Why you should come work with us as a Medical Social Worker:

• We value our team and understand that work-life balance is important.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Travelers Insurance, HSA and 401K w/ matching, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Pet Insurance and More!
• Flexible schedules: Create your own weekly work schedule.
• Reimbursements: Mileage, Parking, CPR, Continued Education Units

What you'll do as a Medical Social Worker (MSW) Home Health:

• Under the general direction of the Case Manager, the Social Worker assesses social and emotional factors related to the patient's illness, medical and nursing requirements in the home. Develops and implements a plan for home social work services, including education of patients, family members and care givers. This position also coordinates with other home health staff and community resources to provide an efficient integration of care.

To be a success as a Medical Social Worker (MSW) Home Health:

• Knowledge of local community resources is required.
• Knowledge and understanding of individual development and human behavior as it relates to the effects of illness/injury; and of the influence of culture on health care.
• Knowledge of state and federal homecare regulatory guidelines preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of diverse groups of people.
• Ability to maintain harmonious constructive working relationships with internal and external customers (patients, families, members of the interdisciplinary team, clerical and management staff, physicians and community resources).
• Must have well developed social work assessment and clinical skills as well as time management skills.
• Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, think critically to both effectively plan and organize department operations consistent with our strategic and operating objectives and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.
• Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
• Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.
• Is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications.
• At orientation and annually thereafter, must be able to meet our core competencies for position and area of specialty, as appropriate.
• Masters Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required.
• Basic Life Support Certification - BLS required.
• Driver License
• LCSW License is highly preferred (Supervision provided to license eligible Social Workers)
• Automobile Insurance