Medical Social Worker (MSW) Case Management | Contract Assignment

Medical Social Worker (MSW)

• Case Management | Contract Assignment NavitasPartners
• 4.0 Long Beach, CA Job Details Full-time | Contract $50
• $57 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Referral program Qualifications Master's degree in social work Master of Social Work Social Work License Social work Discharge planning Acute care Care coordination Crisis intervention counseling Full Job Description Medical Social Worker (MSW)
• Case Management |

Contract Assignment Location:

Burbank, California 91505

Shift:

Day Shift | 5x8 Hours (08:00 AM

• 04:30 PM)

Duration:

13

Weeks Weekly Hours:

40 Hours Job Summary A leading acute care hospital in California is seeking an experienced Medical Social Worker (MSW) for a 13-week contract assignment. This role is ideal for a compassionate and detail-oriented professional with strong experience in hospital-based social work and discharge planning. The Medical Social Worker will work closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support patient care coordination, psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and community resource referrals to ensure safe and effective transitions of care. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for patients and families Provide crisis intervention, counseling, and emotional support services Develop and coordinate safe discharge plans with physicians, nurses, and care management teams Assist patients and families with community resources, financial assistance, placement services, and post-acute care planning Coordinate referrals for rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities, hospice, home health, and behavioral health services Advocate for patient rights and continuity of care throughout hospitalization Maintain accurate documentation within EMR systems Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and reduce readmissions Ensure compliance with hospital policies, HIPAA regulations, and state/federal guidelines Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, care conferences, and team meetings Requirements Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) required Active California Social Work License required by start date Pending California license accepted prior to start Minimum 2 years of acute care hospital social work experience required Experience with both medical social work and discharge planning required Strong communication, crisis intervention, and care coordination skills First-time travelers welcome (manager screening required) Benefits Competitive weekly pay Health, dental, and vision insurance options Travel and housing assistance available Referral bonus program Dedicated recruiter support throughout assignment For more details contact at or Call / Text at 516-862-1169. About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.