At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.
At Elara Caring, we believe the best place for care is where patients feel most comfortable—at home. Every day, our teams provide high-quality home health care services to more than 60,000 patients in the setting they prefer. Wherever our patients are on their health journey, our mission is simple: to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care that improves quality of life.
As a Home Health Social Worker (LCSW), you will play a vital role in supporting patients and families by addressing the psychosocial, emotional, financial, and environmental factors that impact health and recovery. Working as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, you will help patients navigate challenges, access community resources, and ensure continuity of care in the home setting.
Collaborative interdisciplinary healthcare team environment
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in home-based patient care
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Opportunities for career advancement in home health and healthcare leadership
Mileage reimbursement for travel between patient visits
Work that supports patient advocacy, care coordination, and community resource connection
As a Medical Social Worker (MSW) in Home Health, you will:
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to evaluate patients’ emotional, social, financial, and environmental needs.
Complete the initial social work evaluation and ongoing reassessments for home health patients.
Collaborate with registered nurses (RNs), physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate patient care.
Identify and address social determinants of health that may impact patient outcomes.
Assist with care coordination, discharge planning, and patient advocacy
Connect patients and families with community resources, support services, and financial assistance programs
Provide patient and family counseling, education, and crisis intervention when appropriate.
Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the home health Plan of Care
Ensure documentation meets Medicare, regulatory, and agency compliance standards
Communicate significant findings or safety concerns to the care team and appropriate leadership.
Promote patient safety, independence, and quality of life within the home environment.
To be successful in this Home Health Medical Social Worker role, you will need:
Master’s Degree (MSW) or Doctorate in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program
Current State Social Worker License – LCSW required
1+ year of healthcare social work experience (home health, hospice, hospital, or medical setting preferred)
Experience with psychosocial assessments, care planning, and patient counseling
Knowledge of Medicare guidelines, home health regulations, and interdisciplinary care coordination
Strong communication, documentation, and patient advocacy skills
Ability to work independently in a field-based healthcare role
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
Willingness to travel within the service area ( approximately 50% travel)
Ability to lift, push, pull, or support up to 50 pounds when assisting patients or equipment
Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruiting@elara.com.
Pay & Benefit Information Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits.
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Elara Caring is one of the nation’s largest providers of home-based care, with a national footprint in the Northeast, Midwest and Southwest. The company is comprised of 26,000 caregivers serving over 60,000 patients and their families daily, in 225 locations across 17 states and focused on providing our patients with the “right care, at the right time, in the right place.”
More information can be found on our website, at www.elara.com
