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Carson Tahoe Health

YOUTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR I

Carson City, NV · On-site

$19.25 - $25.50/hr

Interest in Community Health Worker (CHW) certification * Bilingual or multilingual proficiency Essential Functions * Facilitate and co-lead resilience-building and wellness programming for children ...

UHS

Resident Mentor (MHT)- DAY Shift

Reno, NV · On-site

$19/hr

We are seeking a caring and patient Mental Health Technician (MHT) to join our pediatric team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about working with children (ages 6-17) and committed to ...

UHS

Resident Mentor (MHT)- DAY Shift

Reno, NV · On-site

$19/hr

We are seeking a caring and patient Mental Health Technician (MHT) to join our pediatric team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about working with children (ages 6-17) and committed to ...

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for health worker in Reno, NV is $20.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.78 and $21.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a health worker?

Health workers are professionals who provide a range of health care services to individuals and communities. They include doctors, nurses, community health workers, pharmacists, and other allied health professionals. Health workers are essential for promoting health, preventing disease, delivering treatment, and supporting patients throughout their healthcare journey. Their roles may vary depending on their training, specialization, and the needs of the community they serve.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a health worker?

To thrive as a Health Worker, you need a solid understanding of basic healthcare practices, public health principles, and often a relevant certification or diploma. Familiarity with health information systems, data collection tools, and sometimes first aid or community health certifications is common. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and effective communication help build trust and rapport with diverse communities. These competencies are crucial for delivering effective care, promoting health education, and supporting community well-being.

What are some common challenges health workers face when working in community settings?

Health Workers in community settings often encounter challenges such as managing high caseloads, navigating cultural differences, and addressing limited resources. They must balance providing care with community outreach, health education, and sometimes language barriers. Building trust with community members is essential, and collaborating with local organizations and healthcare providers is a key part of their role. These challenges require adaptability, strong communication skills, and a commitment to ongoing learning.

What is the difference between Health Worker vs Nurse?

AspectHealth WorkerNurse
Required CredentialsCertificate or diploma in health support or community healthRegistered nursing degree and licensure
Work EnvironmentCommunity clinics, hospitals, home careHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities
Employer & Industry UsagePublic health agencies, NGOs, healthcare facilitiesHospitals, clinics, healthcare organizations
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Health Workers provide basic health support, education, and assist with patient care under supervision. Nurses have advanced training, perform clinical assessments, administer treatments, and manage patient care independently. While both roles are vital in healthcare, nurses typically have more specialized skills and responsibilities compared to general health workers.

Health Worker jobs near you
Infographic showing various Health Worker job openings in Reno, NV as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,712 per year, or $20.5 per hour.

Home Health Medical Social Worker

Reno, NV • On-site

CenterWell Primary Care
Health Care and Social Assistance
Learn more about CenterWell Primary Careexternal

$69K - $94K/yr

Part-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

CenterWell rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Become a part of our caring community
The Medical Social Worker, reporting to the Clinical Manager, participates in the interdisciplinary care provided to home health patients. You will function to evaluate and develop a plan of care personalized to fit the patient's emotional and social needs. The Medical Social Worker will provide direction and supervision of the Social Worker Assistant when involved in the patient's plan of care. The Medical Social Worker works within CenterWell Home Health's company-specific policy and procedures, applicable healthcare standards, governmental laws, and regulations.
As the Medical Social Worker, you will:
  • Assess the patient's social and emotional state as it relates to their illness or injury, needs for care and their response to such treatment, and adjustments to care.
  • Assess any relationships of the patient's medical and nursing needs in the home setting, financial resources, and available community resources.
  • Provide any appropriate action to obtain available community resources to help resolve issues that may impede the patient's recovery.
  • Communicate with patients and their family members, and associates in the organization.
  • Provide ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and responses to understanding the treatment process and coping with social and emotional responses
  • Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary care team in care coordination activities and act as a resource to other health team members in the identification and resolution of patient needs
  • Evaluate the performance of the Social Work Assistant (BSW) to assure that all medical social services are provided to patients in compliance with Company, government, and professional standards
  • Maintain and submit documentation as required by the company and/ or facility including any case conferences, patient/physician community contacts, visit reports progress notes, and confers with other health care disciplines in providing optimum patient care.

Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of one year of experience as a social worker in a health care setting, home health, and/or hospice.
  • Social Worker licensure in the state of practice, if required by state law or regulation.
  • A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
  • Proof of current CPR certification
  • Experience with discharge planning needs, and obtaining community resources (housing, shelter, funeral/memorial service arrangements, legal, information and referral, state/federal financial and medication programs, and eligibility).
  • Knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
  • Flexibility in work hours and travel locally.
  • Maintain current licensure certifications and meet mandatory continuing education requirements.
  • Must read, write and speak fluent English.
Additional Information
TB Statement:
This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.
Driving Statement:
This role is part of Humana's driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and are expected to maintain personal vehicle liability insurance. Individual must carry vehicle insurance in accordance with their residing state minimum required limits, or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event /$10,000 for property damage or whichever is higher.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
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Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$69,100 - $94,500 per year
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.
About Us
About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers - all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.
About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more about what we offer at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

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