Home Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Part Time

HOME HEALTH

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LMSW

Schedule:

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, 3 days per week (Same 3 days each week between Monday - Friday)

Location

Office Location: Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Main Service Area: Grand Rapids and surrounding area

This position requires daily travel to patient homes and residential facilities within your service area, with occasional office meetings.

About the Role

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.

What You'll Do (In A Nutshell)

Assess and address psychosocial needs

Counsel and educate

Connect Patients with resources

Collaborate on Care Planning

Maintain Clinical Excellence

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Master's or doctoral degree from a CSWE-accredited school of social work

Current State License as a Master's Social Worker (MSW/LMSW/LCSW), with Clinical designation

Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed Master's Social Worker

Reliable transportation with valid automobile insurance and valid Driver's License

Willingness to travel daily for home visits within service area

Preferred Qualifications

Previous home health or medical social work experience

Knowledge of Medicare home health benefit and Conditions of Participation

Experience with care coordination and discharge planning

Essential Skills and Competencies

Strong clinical assessment and counseling skills

Ability to identify and address social determinants of health

Knowledge of community resources and social service systems

Excellent communication and patient education abilities

Skill in navigating complex family dynamics and emotional stress

Cultural sensitivity and tolerance for diverse lifestyles

Strong time management and organizational skills

Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams

Understanding of how psychosocial factors impact medical recovery

What Makes You Successful

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.

Why Join Us?

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.

Professional Growth Opportunities:

Training on Medicare home health regulations and documentation

Education on care coordination and discharge planning

Community resource development

Interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Work Environment and Schedule

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.

Ready to Remove Barriers to Recovery?

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

Mileage Reimbursement

Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full Time

Part Time/Per Diem also accrue Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care

Company paid Short Term Disability

Company paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Pet Insurance

ID and Fraud Protection

And more...

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.