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Help patients overcome the social and emotional barriers that stand between illness and recovery. As a Home Health Medical Social Worker, you'll provide essential psychosocial support that empowers patients and families to follow their medical treatment plans, access community resources, and work toward independence and wellness. This role is perfect for a licensed MSW who wants to make a tangible impact on health outcomes by addressing the social determinants that affect recovery. You'll work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, and physicians to ensure patients have the emotional support, resources, and problem-solving tools they need to succeed at home.
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Preferred Qualifications
Essential Skills and Competencies
You're a resourceful problem-solver who understands that recovery isn't just about following doctor's orders - it's about addressing the financial, environmental, and emotional challenges that can derail even the best treatment plan. You know how to connect patients with the right resources at the right time. You're an effective counselor who can help patients and families work through the emotional stress of illness while staying focused on practical solutions. You understand that your role is to empower patients toward independence, not create ongoing dependence on services. You're a skilled collaborator who can translate complex social and emotional issues into terms that medical professionals understand, helping the entire team see patients holistically. You work comfortably in diverse home environments, adapting your approach to meet families where they are - literally and figuratively.
Home health medical social work offers the opportunity to see direct connections between your interventions and patient outcomes. When you help a patient access transportation to therapy appointments, secure medical equipment, or navigate insurance challenges, you're removing real barriers to recovery. We provide comprehensive orientation to home health social work, ongoing supervision and support, and opportunities for professional development. You'll work with a collaborative multidisciplinary team that values your expertise in addressing the psychosocial factors essential to successful home care.
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This position requires daily travel to patient homes and residential facilities within your service area, with occasional office meetings. You'll work independently during home visits while staying connected to your care team through regular communication and care conferences. Schedule flexibility is important as you'll need to adapt to patient needs, new referrals, and changing conditions. Most visits occur during standard business hours, with occasional adjustments based on patient and family availability.
If you're a licensed clinical social worker who wants to make a measurable impact on health outcomes by addressing the social and emotional factors that affect recovery, we'd love to hear from you.
How We Care for You
Optimal C are is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.
Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We’re committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day.
As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day.
We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.
We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.
Background Screening
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.
Reasonable Accommodations
We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
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