Social Worker

Schools/Education // MSW (Masters of Social Work) $1,792 weekly stipends $16.90/hour $676 weekly base pay Onsite Contract Starts 11/02/2026 13 weeks Share on Job Description Day Shift 8 hours/day 5 days/week Job Description Start date: ASAP Floating Expectation: Laguna Facility First Time Traveler: HARDSTOP NO 1ST TIME TRAVELER Ratios: Caseload of 20-23 patients Years of experience 1 full year of acute care experience is required redirect if they do not have. Weekend REQ: variable 5-day workweek with department operations occurring 7 days per week. Days off will vary and are not guaranteed to be back-to-back, although every effort will be made to schedule consecutive days off when possible CA state license: No RTO Restrictions: No more than 7 days Hospital Highlights Type of Facility: Acute Care Facility Scrub Color: Turquoise Job Requirements & Qualifications Years of Experience: 2 year(s) Note: must be recent hospita experience, within the last 3 months. Patient Ratio Experience: - Charting System: Required, Epic Teaching Hospital Experience: - Community Hospital Experience: - LTAC Experience: - Trauma Level I Experience: Preferred Trauma Level II Experience: Preferred Travel Experience Required: Yes Note: HARDSTOP NO 1ST TIME TRAVELER Certfications:Certs marked with * are preferred BLS, LCSW*, MSW Skills:Skills marked with * are preferred Case Management/Utilization Review Admission Criteria Appeals and Denials Care coordination Disability case management Discharge Planning Disease management Needs Assessment/ Order DME Plan of Care Worker's comp case management Knowledge of specialized areas Adoption / Foster Care* Drug/alcohol use and treatment options Suicide/homicide/self-harm Knowledge of Protective services Adult protective services Child protective services Emergency detention Guardianship Power of Attorney Professional Knowledge and Skills Advance Directives Americans with Disabilities Act High risk intervention patient vulnerability or safety risk Knowledge of cultural issues NASW Code of Ethics/Standards of Home Health Care Patients with communication problems (hearing, speech) Knowledge of Community programs (income/insurance) AFDC (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) Food stamps HMOs Housing Charities Medicaid Medical Transportation Medicare Medication Assistance Prior Authorization Social Security TANF (Temporary Aid for Needy Families) Knowledge of community based service programs Agency on Aging HCBS (Home and Community Based Services) Medicare waiver Veterans Choice Program (VCP) Knowledge of Major Disease Processes Arthritis* Cancer* CHF* COPD* Dementia* Diabetes* HIV/AIDS* Immune Deficiency* Neurological disorders* Paralysis* Psychiatric Disorders* Stroke* Assessment Assess response to treatment Biopsychosocial assessment Conduct initial evaluation Develop plan of care to meet patient/caregiver needs Development of problem list Establish and revise goals Review of Health history Care Coordination Assists patients with navigating the Department of Children and Families (DCF) process* Collaborative care Coordinate services to home care and equipment following discharge Coordinates quality care in cost effective manner Coordinates with internal and external team members Documents pertinent information to facilitate care coordination Participates in care conference activities Refers to other disciplines/resources Refers to rehab and long term care facilities Work Settings Case management Short Term Acute Care Inpatient Medical Social Worker Documentation/Communication Documentation according to plan of care Documentation of care delivery, plan, goals, etc Documentation of patient/caregiver teaching/learning Documentation reflects understanding of coverage criteria Documents patient response Education Educates patient/caregiver to facilitate discharge Provide / reinforce individualized patient/caregiver education Counseling/Therapy Facilitate discharge and contingency planning Provide crisis intervention Acute Hospital ICU* L&D / Mother-Baby* Medical Surgical NICU* Pediatrics* Additional Skills EPIC HARDSTOP Acute care inpatient hospital experience required #AlliedTech1 Why TalentBurst? At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth. Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options. TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr