Home Health Medical Social Worker
Company: Hope At Home Health Care
Location: Southfield
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description We are looking for a
compassionate Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join our growing team!
The right candidate has a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor,
excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to provide medical
support to our clients in their homes. QUALIFICATIONS: Current
license in good standing as an MSW in the State of Michigan
[required] One year of Social Work experience, preferably in a home
care agency, or a hospital, outpatient clinic, rehabilitation
center or mental health program [required] Kinnser (WellSky)
training [preferred] CPR certification [required] Current Michigan
Driver’s License and reliable transportation with proof of
automobile insurance and registration of personal vehicle
[required] Strong communication skills Demonstrated knowledge and
skills necessary to provide care primarily to the geriatric
population JOB DUTIES/KNOWLEDGE Provides social work services in
accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment. Assists the
physician and other home health team members in understanding the
significance of social and emotional factors related to the
patient’s care. Assesses and reassesses social and emotional
factors to help the patient and family cope with daily living
problems and to help them follow medical recommendations to
maximize the patient’s health condition. Counsel patients and
families concerning the facilitation of the medical plan of
treatment. Recognizes and utilizes community and family resources
to assist the patient in long-term plans for life in the community
or to learn to live within the patient’s disability. Develops the
care plan with the case manager, physician, patient, and family to
deal with personal, financial, and environmental difficulties that
may interfere with the health and wellness continuum. Sets
appropriate goals for the patient. Participates in discharge
planning. Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient
care progress records with accuracy, timeliness, and according to
policies. Submits accurate documentation and weekly activity logs.
Keeps abreast of social work trends and knowledge. Participates in
in-service program. Coordinates the total care plan and maintains
patient care continuity by liaising with other health
professionals. Attends patient care conferences. Initiates patient
care conferences for complex and/or multidisciplinary patients when
needed or helpful to ensure good care coordination. Participates in
the agency’s quality improvement program. Cooperates with
appropriate staff to provide staff education when requested and
arranged by the patient care manager. Strives to achieve the goal
of teaching and promoting a healthy lifestyle and psychosocial
wellness for the patient and their caregiver(s), utilizing agency
materials as appropriate. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Works indoors in
Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.
HOPE At Home Health Care is a full-service home care agency
dedicated to helping people excel in the comfort of their homes. We
offer Medicare-certified skilled services. Whether you are
recovering from injury or illness, or simply want to reinvigorate
your mobility and health, HOPE At Home Health Care has a solution
for you. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit
discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws.
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