Home Health Medical Social Worker

Optimal care is growing and proactively building our talent pipeline for future opportunities. While this role may not be immediately available, we invite you to submit your resume to this posting. A member of our recruiting team will reach out to discuss opportunities with you.

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day.

For 6 consecutive years, we have earned the Great Places to Work certification, 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.

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.

Home care social worker, lmsw territory: Grand rapids, mi and surrounding area

• Optimal Care is seeking a full time Medical Social Worker to join our team.
• Must have a master's degree per Medicare guidelines.
• Home care experience preferred.
• We are looking for a highly professional, self-motivated MSW who loves working with the adult and geriatric homebound population.
• Must be willing to make home visits throughout our service territory.
• High Compensation in return for Clinical Excellence!

Responsibilities

• Provides social work services in accordance with the physician’s plant of treatment. Accepts only clients referred by the client care manager.
• Assists the physician and other members of the home health/hospice team to understand the significance of social and emotional factors related to the client’s care. The goal is to teach and promote a healthy lifestyle and psychosocial wellness for eventual patient & caregiver independence, utilizing agency materials as appropriate.
• Assesses and reassesses social and emotional factors in order to help the client and family to cope with problems in daily living and to help them follow medical recommendations to maximize the client’s health condition.