Medical Social Worker Jobs in Michigan
Medical Social Worker jobs in Michigan are in strong and steady demand, concentrated in hospital systems, behavioral health networks, and home health agencies, with openings at every level from new graduate to senior clinical positions. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing anchor the hiring market, where major employers like Henry Ford Health, Spectrum Health, and McLaren Health Care maintain consistent medical social worker rosters. Care coordination, discharge planning, and substance use support are among the most sought-after specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Medical Social Worker (MSW) – PRN
Field-Based – Travel Required
PRN / Per Diem Only
High Per-Visit Rate or Hourly Compensation Available
REQUIRED — PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING
YOU MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
- Active, FULL and unrestricted social work license
- LIMITED, TEMPORARY, ASSOCIATE, PROVISIONAL, OR RESTRICTED LICENSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable personal vehicle
- Current auto insurance with your name listed on the policy
LICENSURE REQUIREMENT IS MANDATORY
Applicants must currently hold a full, active, unrestricted social work license.
If your license is limited, associate-level, temporary, provisional, or otherwise restricted, you will not qualify for this position.
About the Position
Guardian Angel Home Care is seeking an experienced Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join our home health team on a PRN / Per Diem basis.
This position is ideal for an experienced social worker looking for flexibility, supplemental income, and strong compensation without a full-time commitment.
We offer:
- Competitive high per-visit rates
- Hourly compensation options may also be available
- Flexible PRN scheduling
- Ability to accept visits based on availability
- Opportunity for additional assignments as patient census grows
What You’ll Do
- Complete psychosocial assessments
- Evaluate patient and family needs
- Provide counseling and emotional support
- Connect patients with community resources and support programs
- Assist with financial, transportation, housing, and long-term care resources
- Support patients and families with adjustment to illness or disability
- Participate in interdisciplinary care planning
- Coordinate with nurses, therapists, physicians, and other clinical staff
- Document visits and interventions accurately and timely
- Travel to patients’ homes throughout the assigned service area
What We’re Looking For
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) — REQUIRED
- Full, active, unrestricted social work license — REQUIRED
- Limited licenses will not be accepted
- Home health, hospice, hospital, rehabilitation, or community-based experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of community resources
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently in patients’ homes
- Reliable, compassionate, and professional
Transportation Requirements
This is a field-based PRN home health position.
You must have:
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable personal vehicle
- Current auto insurance
- Your name listed on the insurance policy
Compensation
- High per-visit compensation
- Hourly compensation may be offered depending on assignment
- PRN / Per Diem scheduling
- Flexible availability
- Additional patient assignments may be available based on census and coverage needs
Work Location
Patients’ homes throughout our service area.
Travel between patient locations is required.
Apply Today
We are currently seeking an experienced PRN Medical Social Worker for our home health team.
BEFORE APPLYING, PLEASE CONFIRM:
✅ I have an MSW
✅ I hold a FULL, ACTIVE, UNRESTRICTED social work license
✅ My license is NOT limited, temporary, associate, provisional, or restricted
✅ I have a valid driver’s license
✅ I have a reliable vehicle
✅I have current auto insurance with my name listed on the policy
This is a PRN / Per Diem position only.
If you are looking for flexible supplemental work with strong per-visit or hourly compensation, we encourage you to apply.
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What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical social worker jobs across Michigan.
- Active Michigan LMSW or LLMSW license issued by the Michigan Board of Social Work
- Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program required or strongly preferred
- Experience in discharge planning, care coordination, or case management in a clinical setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong knowledge of Michigan community resources, Medicaid programs, and local referral networks
- Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary care teams in fast-paced healthcare environments
Medical Social Worker Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical social worker in Michigan?
To become a medical social worker in Michigan, you need a Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program and a license issued by the Michigan Board of Social Work. New graduates typically apply for a Limited Licensed Master Social Worker credential while completing supervised hours, then sit for the ASWB Clinical exam to obtain full LMSW licensure. Most Michigan hospital and health system employers require at least the LLMSW before hiring.
Which companies hire medical social workers in Michigan?
Employers hiring medical social workers in Michigan right now include Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice, Bronson Healthcare, and Trinity Health At Home, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Michigan's large integrated health systems and regional medical centers account for the majority of consistent openings, particularly for roles tied to discharge planning and inpatient care coordination.
Which Michigan cities have the most medical social worker jobs?
Flint, Kalamazoo, and Canton have the most medical social worker openings in Michigan. Detroit leads because of the density of major hospital systems and specialty medical centers in the metro area, while Grand Rapids draws strong demand from Spectrum Health and a growing network of outpatient and behavioral health providers, and Lansing benefits from both state government health agencies and mid-sized regional health systems.
Are there remote medical social worker jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're limited. Medical social work is largely a hands-on, in-person role tied to patient contact, care team collaboration, and on-site assessments in hospitals or clinics. About 0% of medical social worker openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions are most often in utilization review, telephonic case management, or insurance-facing care coordination functions rather than direct clinical settings.
How can I get hired as a medical social worker in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for positions that accept candidates with an LLMSW while completing supervised clinical hours, which most large Michigan health systems accommodate. Henry Ford Health, Beaumont Health, and Spectrum Health regularly bring on new MSW graduates into structured roles that pair them with experienced social workers for mentorship and licensure supervision. Internships completed at Michigan hospitals or community mental health centers through MSW programs carry significant weight, and candidates who can demonstrate familiarity with Michigan Medicaid and local referral systems move to the top of consideration.
Where can I find and apply to medical social worker jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to medical social worker jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Michigan employers across hospital systems, behavioral health agencies, and home health networks. Search the listings to find roles that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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