Medical Social Worker

Job Title: Medical Social Worker
Job Location: Fairfield, CA / Vacaville, CA
Job Duration: 2+ Months (Possibilities of Extension)


Shift: 8 AM- 4:30 PM. Weekdays and weekends (Days).

Pay Range - $58 - $60/Weekly
 
Job Description:

• Provide direct clinical social work services, including psychosocial assessments, counseling, case management, and discharge planning for hospital patients and their families.
• Assess and document patients’ emotional, social, financial, environmental, and follow-up care needs in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized psychosocial plans of care based on patients’ unique strengths, needs, and health goals.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Create and manage discharge plans for assigned caseloads, identifying barriers to care and facilitating timely transitions across the continuum of care.
• Monitor patient progress toward established goals and communicate changes or concerns to the care team to optimize length of stay and outcomes.
• Facilitate integration with community-based resources and support services to promote patient recovery, stability, and long-term health.
• Provide counseling and emotional support to patients and families coping with illness, loss, grief, and life transitions.
• Interpret psychosocial, emotional, family, and financial issues for attending physicians and other healthcare professionals to inform treatment planning.
• Advocate for patients and families through an integrated, holistic (mind, body, and spirit) approach to care.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record systems (Cerner, MIDAS+) and required departmental forms.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical practice teams, research activities, and community networking efforts.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional development and adherence to departmental, hospital, and system policies and procedures.
• Uphold organizational mission, values, and service excellence standards to ensure optimal patient and family satisfaction.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and hospital operations.

 
Core Skills & Competencies

• Strong psychosocial assessment and clinical decision-making skills with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Expertise in counseling individuals and families dealing with acute illness, chronic conditions, loss, and grief.
• Solid knowledge of motivational, developmental, systems, and group theories.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration and patient advocacy.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations across the lifespan (neonatal through geriatric).
• Proficiency in electronic documentation systems and basic word processing; database experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to value-based care principles, including Caring, Communication, Collaboration, and Competence.
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with internal teams, external providers, and community partners.
• Physical ability to perform job duties, including standing, walking, sitting, and computer use; transportation availability for referrals as needed.

 
Education:
Master of Social Work from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
 
Licensure:
Preferred but not required for this position.
ASW or higher license required, LCSW preferred
 
Experience Required:
Acute care experience required