Location & Practice Overview

The position is located in San Diego, California, and operates entirely within the home health model. Clinicians travel to patients in their residences across the local service area rather than working from a fixed clinic or hospital site.

Facility Type Home health agency
Primary Location Patient homes in San Diego and surrounding communities
Practice Model Interdisciplinary home-based care
Department Context Medical social work services under CenterWell Home Health

Responsibilities

  • Assess each patient’s social and emotional status in relation to illness or injury, care needs, treatment response, and adjustment to receiving care at home.
  • Examine how medical and nursing needs interact with the home environment, financial resources, and available community supports.
  • Secure appropriate community resources that address barriers to recovery.
  • Maintain clear communication with patients, family members, and organizational associates.
  • Direct and supervise the Social Worker Assistant when that individual participates in a patient’s plan of care, and evaluate the assistant’s performance for compliance.

Documentation of case conferences, community contacts, visit reports, and progress notes is required, along with ongoing collaboration with the broader care team to support coordinated patient outcomes.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the experience, credential, and practical requirements listed for medical social work in the home health setting.

Professional Experience
At least one year as a social worker in a healthcare setting, home health, and/or hospice
Licensure
Social Worker licensure in the state of practice if required by state law or regulation
Vehicle Requirements
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
CPR
Current CPR certification
Resource Skills
Demonstrated experience with discharge planning and obtaining community resources such as housing, shelter, funeral arrangements, legal assistance, financial programs, and medication eligibility

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation range shown reflects a good-faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time (40 hours per week) employment. Individual pay for this PRN position will vary according to demonstrated skills, knowledge, experience, education, and related factors.

  • Base pay range: $80,000–$109,400 per year
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Employee assistance program
  • Business travel and accident coverage

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Status PRN (per diem / as needed)
Weekly Hours Scheduled at 1 hour per week; actual volume varies with patient need
Schedule Flexibility Flexible work hours and local travel expected
Work Location Patient residences throughout the San Diego service area
Driver Requirements Participation in the company driver safety program; personal vehicle liability insurance required

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Patients receiving services are those who require skilled home health support while recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization, or while managing a chronic condition.

Care Environment Private homes in the San Diego region
Patient Characteristics Individuals needing post-acute or chronic-care support at home
Family Role Patients and their family members are included in ongoing assessment and planning
Team Context Care occurs within an interdisciplinary home health framework

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The professional focus of the role is the identification and resolution of social, emotional, and environmental factors that affect a patient’s ability to recover and remain safely at home.

Psychosocial Evaluation Assessment of emotional and social responses linked to illness, injury, and treatment
Community Resource Linkage Connection to housing, financial assistance, legal services, medication programs, and related supports
Discharge Planning Support Assistance with planning elements that enable safe transitions and continued recovery
Interdisciplinary Contribution Integration of social and emotional findings into the shared plan of care

Role Highlights

Distinct structural elements set this position apart from many facility-based medical social work roles.

  • PRN scheduling driven by patient volume rather than a fixed clinic roster
  • Direct delivery of services inside the patient’s home environment
  • Supervisory responsibility for Social Worker Assistants (BSW) when they are assigned to a case
  • Embedded membership on an interdisciplinary home health team that includes nursing, therapy, and aide disciplines

About CenterWell Home Health (Humana)

CenterWell Home Health operates as part of CenterWell, a Humana company. The organization delivers personalized home care to patients managing chronic conditions or recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization. Care teams comprise nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers who collaborate to support rehabilitation and independence. CenterWell also provides senior-focused primary care and integrated pharmacy services.

Organizational Structure Home health services division of CenterWell (Humana Inc.)
Service Scope In-home skilled care focused on recovery and chronic condition management
Clinical Disciplines Nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, home health aides, and medical social work
Corporate Affiliation Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM)

Frequently Asked Questions

What experience and licensure does the posting require?
The position requires a minimum of one year of experience as a social worker in a healthcare setting, home health, and/or hospice, plus social worker licensure in the state of practice if required by state law or regulation.
What transportation requirements apply?
A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required. The role participates in Humana’s driver safety program, and vehicle insurance must meet the company’s stated minimum liability limits.
Does the Medical Social Worker supervise other staff?
Yes. When a Social Worker Assistant is involved in a patient’s plan of care, the Medical Social Worker provides direction and supervision and evaluates the assistant’s performance for compliance with company, government, and professional standards.
What documentation is expected?
Required documentation includes case conferences, patient and physician or community contacts, visit reports, and progress notes. The Medical Social Worker also confers with other disciplines to support coordinated care.
Is tuberculosis screening required?
Yes. The role is considered patient-facing and is part of Humana’s Tuberculosis screening program. Selected candidates must complete TB screening.
Which benefits are listed for this type of position?
Confirmed benefits include paid time off, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, and business travel and accident coverage.

Home Health Medical Social Worker-PRN in San Diego, CA

CenterWell Home Health, a Humana company, is seeking a PRN Medical Social Worker to serve patients in San Diego, California, through home visits. The role centers on evaluating the social and emotional effects of illness or injury, assessing financial and community resource needs, and connecting patients and families with supports that remove barriers to recovery. Responsibilities include developing personalized psychosocial plans of care, participating on the interdisciplinary team, supervising Social Worker Assistants when assigned, and completing required clinical documentation. Minimum qualifications include one year of social work experience in a healthcare, home health, or hospice setting, current CPR certification, a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation, and state social worker licensure if required. The position offers PRN scheduling with local travel and is supported by benefits that include paid time off, a 401(k) plan, an employee assistance program, and business travel coverage. Care is delivered inside patients’ homes as part of a broader home health team that also provides nursing, therapy, and aide services to individuals recovering from acute events or managing chronic conditions.

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