Full-Time
Medical Social Worker
Posted on 9/10/2026
Adaptive Home Health
In-home skilled health care and therapy services
Compensation Overview
$65 - $75/hr
Detroit, MI, USA
In Person
Field-based work with local travel required.
Master's, PhD
 Social & Community Services (1) |
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- A master's or doctoral degree from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited school of social work.
- A Michigan Licensed Master Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker license, or state licensure if required by state law.
- At least 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
- Current CPR certification, including Basic Life Support.
- A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
- Strong knowledge of community resources, including housing, financial assistance programs, mental health services, and legal and funeral planning.
- Ability to organize tasks, set priorities, and function effectively in high-autonomy, field-based work.
- Flexibility with work hours and ability to travel locally.
- Fluency in English, written and spoken.
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs related to illness, recovery, and adjustment to care.
- Evaluate the relationship between medical and nursing needs and available resources in the home setting, including financial, community, and caregiver support.
- Connect patients and families with community resources to address barriers such as housing, transportation, financial assistance, medication programs, legal services, and funeral or memorial planning.
- Provide counseling and education to patients and families on coping with emotional and social challenges related to illness and treatment.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to communicate significant psychosocial factors affecting patient health and treatment adherence.
- Participate in development and ongoing evaluation of the physician's Plan of Care, ensuring social and emotional needs are addressed.
- Monitor and report changes in patient condition, psychosocial status, and response to interventions to the Clinical Manager and care team.
- Participate in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care and successful transitions.
- Serve as a resource to the interdisciplinary team for identifying and resolving patient psychosocial needs.
- Supervise, instruct, and evaluate Social Work Assistants when applicable, ensuring services comply with company, government, and professional standards.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including case conferences, patient and physician contacts, visit reports, progress notes, and coordination with other disciplines.
- Previous home health or hospice social-work experience.
- Familiarity with Homecare Homebase or a similar electronic medical record system.
- Experience with discharge planning and care transitions.
- Bilingual ability, with Spanish preferred in Texas markets.
- Home health, hospice, hospital, or community health experience is preferred.
Adaptive Home Health provides in-home medical care across Texas, including skilled nursing, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, wound care, infusion, and orthopedic rehabilitation. Clinicians help patients transition from hospital stays to recovery at home, partnering with health systems like UT Southwestern and Baylor Scott & White. What sets Adaptive Home Health apart is its employee-owned, independent structure that keeps focus on patients over corporate directives. The goal is to help patients adapt to any health challenge from home.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Company says it has a 300-plus clinician team and 201-500 employees.
- 2026 website updates show active service expansion across greater East Texas.
- Hospital, orthopedic, wound, and cancer center relationships support recurring referral volume.
What critics are saying
- Wendy Potter sued Adaptive Home Health in 2024 under the FLSA; dismissal came with prejudice.
- Indeed shows 3.0/5 employee reviews, signaling middling frontline retention and morale.
- Texas expansion raises execution risk; staffing shortages can break care quality and referral trust.
What makes Adaptive Home Health unique
- Texas-only Medicare-certified agency with 4.5/5 SHP Star Rating and regional offices.
- Offers wound, infusion, oncology, orthopedic rehab, and therapy across Dallas, Austin, Houston.
- Founded by veterans, nurses, and operators, targeting high-acuity hospital discharge referrals.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Referral Program
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