Social Worker, Home Health - San Luis Obispo

Covenant Care

San Luis Obispo, CA

Full-time•

Assist the health care providers in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to the patient’s health problems to develop and update the plan of care
Provide and document services in accordance with state, Medicare, Medi-Cal, and other applicable regulations and standards and third-party payer guidelines
Assess patient and family and prepare social histories to augment existing service
Assess, when appropriate, a patient/family’s financial situation
Assist patient and family with personal and environmental difficulties that predispose toward illness or interfere with medical care or cope with terminal illness
Participate in case management, orientation, care conferences, staff meetings, care planning, discharge planning, and in-service programs and acts as a consultant to other agency personnel

An experienced Medical Social Worker passionate about supporting patients and families in the home setting
Skilled in building trust and strong relationships with patients, caregivers, and community partners
Comfortable working independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team
Knowledgeable in psychosocial assessments, care coordination, and community resource navigation
Compassionate, organized, and patient-focused with strong communication skills
Committed to improving quality of life, supporting care transitions, and helping reduce unnecessary hospitalizations

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)
At least one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting; home health experience preferred
Current licensure in the state of practice if required (California: Licensure is not required for non-supervisory MSW roles)
Knowledge of community resources and care coordination services
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to travel to patient homes within the assigned service area

Schedule Options

We are currently hiring for Full-Time and Per Diem opportunities. Scheduling preferences will be discussed during the interview process to ensure the best fit.

Pay & Perks

Competitive pay that reflects your experience and expertise
Full-time benefits (23 days of PTO, medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage) available to full-time associates
Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance
Mileage reimbursement for patient-related travel
Continuing education and tuition assistance
Generous referral bonus program
Oasis Virtual Assistant to streamline documentation
Supportive, tenured leadership team