Medical Social Worker Jobs
Medical Social Worker jobs are open across hospitals, hospice care, rehabilitation centers, and behavioral health settings, from entry-level to senior and supervisory roles, with specializations in oncology, palliative care, and pediatric social work. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life."
Position: Medical Social Worker
NHC HomeCare Athens is looking for a Medical Social Worker to join our team. The Medical Social Worker supervises and provides for the evaluation of the social and emotional needs of the patient related to their medical condition, and provides counseling, etc. based on this evaluation.
Qualifications - ALL states:
- Master’s Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- One year social work experience in a health care setting is required.
PLUS state-specific requirements:
Tennessee specific
- a. Current state certification as a certified master social worker (CMSW as provided in T.C.A. §63-23-102.), OR
b. Current license as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Position Highlights:
- Provides and accurately documents direct social services to patients planned to restore the patient to optimum social and health adjustment; including:
- Assesses social and emotional factors, to minimize impact on the patient’s health and ability to cope with problems of daily living
- Helps the patients and caregivers to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations
- Assists patients and caregivers with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose toward illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care; and
- Identifies resources, such as caregivers and community agencies, to assist the patient to resume life in the community, including discharge planning
- Assists the providers and home care team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the health problems and
- Participates in the development of the plan of care.
National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.
The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/homecare-athens/ (https://nhccare.com/locations/homecare-athens/)
We look forward to talking with you! NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills
Preferred- Training - Social Services
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life."
Position: Medical Social Worker
NHC HomeCare Athens is looking for a Medical Social Worker to join our team. The Medical Social Worker supervises and provides for the evaluation of the social and emotional needs of the patient related to their medical condition, and provides counseling, etc. based on this evaluation.
Qualifications - ALL states:
- Master’s Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- One year social work experience in a health care setting is required.
PLUS state-specific requirements:
Tennessee specific
- a. Current state certification as a certified master social worker (CMSW as provided in T.C.A. §63-23-102.), OR
b. Current license as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Position Highlights:
- Provides and accurately documents direct social services to patients planned to restore the patient to optimum social and health adjustment; including:
- Assesses social and emotional factors, to minimize impact on the patient’s health and ability to cope with problems of daily living
- Helps the patients and caregivers to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations
- Assists patients and caregivers with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose toward illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care; and
- Identifies resources, such as caregivers and community agencies, to assist the patient to resume life in the community, including discharge planning
- Assists the providers and home care team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the health problems and
- Participates in the development of the plan of care.
National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.
The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/homecare-athens/ (https://nhccare.com/locations/homecare-athens/)
We look forward to talking with you! NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills
Preferred- Training - Social Services
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
- Amedisys31
- Premier Home health Providers19P
- CenterWell18
- Advocate Aurora Health13
- Atlantic Health8
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services28
- Insurance2
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical social worker jobs.
- Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program
- Current state social work licensure (LSW, LCSW, or equivalent)
- Experience with discharge planning and care coordination in clinical settings
- Proficiency with electronic health records platforms such as Epic or Meditech
- Knowledge of community resources, insurance systems, and benefits navigation
- BLS or CPR certification required by many hospital and acute care employers
Tips for Your Medical Social Worker Job Search
Tailor your resume to care settings
Hospitals, hospice agencies, and outpatient clinics each look for different experience. Mirror the language in each posting, whether that's 'interdisciplinary team collaboration' or 'discharge planning,' so your resume passes automated screening for that specific setting.
Highlight your licensure prominently
Put your MSW credential and state licensure level, LSW, LCSW, or LCSW-C, near the top of your resume. Many applicant tracking systems filter by licensure type before a recruiter ever sees your file.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists medical social worker openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by care population served
Filter your search by patient population, geriatrics, pediatrics, oncology, or substance use, rather than job title alone. Roles serving the same population share competency requirements, making your application more targeted and your cover letter easier to write.
Prepare case-based answers for interviews
Interviewers in this field favor behavioral questions tied to crisis intervention, mandated reporting decisions, and family dynamics. Write out two or three specific case examples in advance, using outcome-focused language that shows what your assessment led to, not just what you observed.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Before you sign, ask directly about caseload size, documentation systems like Epic or Meditech, and on-call expectations. These details vary widely by facility and affect burnout risk as much as any other factor in a medical social worker role.
Medical Social Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most medical social workers?
The companies hiring the most medical social workers right now include Amedisys, Premier Home health Providers, and CenterWell, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Health systems, hospice networks, and rehabilitation facilities consistently account for the bulk of open roles.
How many medical social worker jobs are remote?
About 53% of medical social worker openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than many other social work specialties because most roles require in-person patient contact. Telehealth case management and utilization review positions are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a medical social worker?
You become a medical social worker by earning a Master of Social Work degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, completing supervised field placements in clinical or healthcare settings, and obtaining state licensure after graduation. Many positions also require a period of post-licensure supervised practice before you qualify for independent clinical licensure, such as the LCSW.
Can you get a medical social worker job with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level medical social worker roles exist, but they almost always require your MSW field placement hours to have been completed in a healthcare or clinical setting rather than a community or school context. Targeting case management roles at rehabilitation centers or outpatient clinics, where caseloads are structured and supervision is available, gives new graduates the strongest footing for breaking into the field.
What does the medical social worker interview process look like?
Most medical social worker interviews follow a two-stage process: an initial screening with HR or a recruiter, followed by a panel or one-on-one interview with a clinical supervisor or department director. Expect scenario-based questions on crisis assessment, discharge barriers, and family dynamics, along with questions about your documentation habits and experience with specific patient populations served by that facility.
Where can I find and apply to medical social worker jobs?
You can find and apply to medical social worker jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your licensure level, preferred care setting, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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