Medical Social Worker Jobs in Oklahoma
Medical Social Worker jobs in Oklahoma are concentrated in hospital systems, behavioral health centers, and hospice and palliative care settings, with steady demand from entry-level to senior clinical roles. The busiest hiring markets are Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Lawton, where large employers such as INTEGRIS Health, Saint Francis Health System, and OU Health have maintained a consistent need for medical social workers. Case management, discharge planning, and substance use and behavioral health integration are the specialties drawing the most active searches right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Excell Home Health and Hospice is currently hiring a PRN Medical Social Worker (MSW/LMSW) for our Home Health & Hospice team.
This flexible position offers the opportunity to provide counseling, resource coordination, and emotional support to patients and families in their homes while working with a compassionate interdisciplinary care team.
✅ Flexible schedule
✅ Competitive pay
✅ Mileage reimbursement
✅ Meaningful patient impact
Job Description
The medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services to patients.
Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsel’s patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings.
Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor.
Qualifications
A graduate of a Master’s program in social work accredited by the Council on
Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3).
Minimum of one year's experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
Experience in a hospice care preferred
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
Excell Home Health and Hospice is currently hiring a PRN Medical Social Worker (MSW/LMSW) for our Home Health & Hospice team.
This flexible position offers the opportunity to provide counseling, resource coordination, and emotional support to patients and families in their homes while working with a compassionate interdisciplinary care team.
✅ Flexible schedule
✅ Competitive pay
✅ Mileage reimbursement
✅ Meaningful patient impact
Job Description
The medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services to patients.
Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsel’s patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings.
Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor.
Qualifications
A graduate of a Master’s program in social work accredited by the Council on
Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3).
Minimum of one year's experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
Experience in a hospice care preferred
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
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Medical Social Worker Job Market in Oklahoma
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What Oklahoma Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical social worker jobs across Oklahoma.
- Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers
- Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program required for most clinical positions
- Experience in hospital, hospice, or behavioral health settings strongly preferred by Oklahoma employers
- Proficiency in care coordination, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Familiarity with Oklahoma Medicaid, Medicare, and community resource networks across the state
- Strong documentation skills and experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
Medical Social Worker Jobs in Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical social worker in Oklahoma?
You must earn a Master of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program and then apply for licensure through the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers. Most hospital and clinical roles require the Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) credential at minimum, with many requiring or strongly preferring the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), which requires supervised post-graduate clinical hours and a licensing exam. Some entry-level case management roles accept a bachelor's in social work with an LBSW credential for non-clinical settings.
Which companies hire medical social workers in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma medical social worker roles are posted by INTEGRIS Health, Carter Healthcare, Incorporated, and Affinity Health Management and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Oklahoma's large integrated health systems and regional hospice networks tend to post the most consistent volume, particularly for inpatient discharge planning and behavioral health positions.
Which Oklahoma cities have the most medical social worker jobs?
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Tulsa have the most medical social worker openings in Oklahoma right now. Oklahoma City dominates because of its dense concentration of large hospital systems and the OU Health Sciences Center campus, while Tulsa draws significant volume from Saint Francis Health System and its surrounding network of specialty and behavioral health facilities.
How can I get hired as a medical social worker in Oklahoma with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for social work case management assistant or care coordinator roles at large Oklahoma health systems while completing supervised hours toward LCSW licensure. INTEGRIS Health and OU Health both run new-graduate and residency-style onboarding programs for MSW holders that count toward supervised hours. Candidates who have worked as behavioral health technicians, patient navigators, or community health workers have an advantage because those roles demonstrate clinical exposure. Completing your LMSW immediately after graduation and noting your supervision plan in applications signals readiness to Oklahoma hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to medical social worker jobs in Oklahoma?
You can find and apply to medical social worker jobs in Oklahoma on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oklahoma openings across hospital systems, hospice providers, behavioral health organizations, and other employers. Find the roles that fit your credentials and experience and apply directly.
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