What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker MSW Home Health (PRN) position at Empath Health?
Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health is seeking a compassionate Medical Social Worker MSW Home Health (PRN) to work with our Home Health team to deliver individualized care to patients in their homes in Manatee county (including Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, Lakewood Ranch, & surrounding areas).
Award-Winning Home Health: Recognized as one of America’s Best Home Health Providers for 2026, Empath Home Health delivers high‑quality, outcomes‑driven care trusted by patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Empath Home Health provides skilled nursing and therapy services to help patients recover and maintain independence at home, along with personal care support that assists with daily needs as part of a seamless continuum of care.
Locations: Home health visits in Manatee county (Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, Lakewood Ranch, and surrounding areas). Full county required.
Schedule: PRN; 3-5 home health visits per week. You choose when & where you want to work!
What you'll Do
- Evaluate and assess patient’s psychosocial and emotional status to identify problems that may affect the patient’s health status.
- Assist physician and home health care team members in evaluating patient’s social, emotional, and economical status, and identify community resources and other possible resources that can aid the patient and family in treating and coping with identified problems and issues.
- Asses psychosocial and emotional status and initiate physician notification and appropriate follow up referrals if needed for further assessment for possible placement in an inpatient psychiatric facility. Update Agency Clinical Coordinator of patient status.
- Set realistic goals for the patient and incorporate the goals in the plan of care.
- Provide counseling or intervention to patient according to the plan of care.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless, holistic care
Why Join Empath Health as a PRN clinician?
- Flexible scheduling and manageable caseloads
- Strong interdisciplinary support
- Growth potential: several roles could expand to full-time as the market grows!
- Meaningful, patient-centered care in the comfort of patients’ homes
- Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.
What You'll Need
- Active Florida LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) or RCSWI (Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern) license required
- Master of Social Work (MSW) degree required.
- Minimum of one (1) year of social work experience.
- Home Health experience preferred.
What You'll Find at Empath Health
Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.
Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.
Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.
At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.