Medical Social Worker - MSWSC

Medical Social Worker

• MSWSC NavitasPartners
• 4.0 Mission Viejo, CA Job Details $35
• $40 an hour 3 hours ago Qualifications Master's degree in social work Master of Social Work Inpatient Interdisciplinary collaboration in health services social work Clinical social history assessment Community resource coordination in health services social work Care planning in social services Transitional care planning in clinical case management Acute care facility experience Overseeing care coordination Health insurance knowledge Managing patients as a health services social worker Mental health assessments Clinical documentation Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Social work care coordination Managing patient records Managing patients as a clinical case manager Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Medical Social Worker (MSW)

Location:

Mission Viejo, CA Pay Rate:

$35

• $40/hour

Duration:

13

Weeks Shift:

Day Shift Schedule:

5x8 Hours | 8:00 AM

• 4:30

PM Weekend Requirement:

Every Other Weekend Floating:

Required to Laguna Facility Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Medical Social Worker (MSW) for an acute care hospital setting. The MSW will provide psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, crisis intervention, and supportive counseling services to patients and families. This role requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage a diverse patient caseload in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments Develop and implement discharge plans Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, case managers, and community agencies Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to patients and families Facilitate referrals to community resources and support services Address barriers to discharge and continuity of care Advocate for patients throughout hospitalization and transition of care Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility and regulatory standards Manage a caseload of approximately 20-23 patients Requirements Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an Accredited Program Minimum 1 Year of Recent Acute Care Hospital Social Work Experience Previous Travel Experience Required (First-Time Travelers Not Accepted) Strong Experience with Discharge Planning, Care Coordination, and Psychosocial Assessments Knowledge of Community Resources, Insurance Programs, and Post-Acute Care Services Excellent Communication, Documentation, and Interdisciplinary Collaboration Skills Ability to Manage a High-Volume Caseload Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Systems Preferred Preferred California Social Work License Pending California License Accepted (Must Be Active by Start Date) For more details contact at or Call / Text at 516-862-1169. About Navitas Healthcare, LLC It is a Joint Commission 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.