Medical Social Worker (MSW) – Home Health

Seeking a compassionate and experienced Medical Social Worker (MSW) to provide social work services to patients receiving care in their homes. The Medical Social Worker will collaborate with patients, families, caregivers, and members of the healthcare team to address psychosocial needs and support individualized patient care plans.

This position will serve patients in the Kansas City, Missouri area and surrounding communities. The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, self-motivated, and able to effectively manage a schedule while working independently in a home health setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ psychosocial needs and identify appropriate resources and support services.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
• Provide counseling, emotional support, and guidance to patients and their families.
• Assist patients and caregivers with navigating community resources and available services.
• Help address social, emotional, financial, environmental, and other factors that may affect patient care and well-being.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers and community agencies as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Complete required assessments, progress notes, and other documentation within established deadlines.
• Manage patient visits and daily responsibilities independently.
• Travel locally to patients’ homes throughout the Kansas City area and surrounding communities.
• Maintain compliance with applicable professional, clinical, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or higher from a graduate program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or an appropriately accredited institution.
• 1–2 years of post-graduate social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Current and valid Medical Social Worker license in the state of Missouri (MO) and in good standing.
• At least 1 year of experience using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, including TruChart EHR or another EMR platform.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Reliable mode of transportation and current auto insurance.
• Ability to travel locally to patient residences, with approximately 20% of the workday spent driving.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to independently manage a patient schedule and prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to consistently meet required clinical documentation and charting deadlines.
• Demonstrated proficiency with tablets, smartphones, and EMR software.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and patient advocacy skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Travel

• Local travel to patients’ residential homes is required.
• The position primarily serves Kansas City, MO and surrounding areas.
• Approximately 20% of the workday may involve driving to and from patient locations.

Candidate Requirements

• Must have a valid Missouri Medical Social Worker license.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
• Must be comfortable with the required local travel.
• Candidates must not have applied to or worked for Residential Healthcare Group within the past 6 months.