Travel Social Worker Medical Social Worker Job

Overview Travel Social Worker (Medical Social Worker) in a home healthcare setting based in Princeton, New Jersey. This assignment starts on 10/12/2026 for 13 weeks with guaranteed 40 hours per week. The schedule runs 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend rotation. The role centers on discharge planning, care coordination, and psychosocial support for home-bound patients and their families, requiring a New Jersey Licensed Social Worker and hospital-based experience related to patient transitions. Key Highlights Weekly pay: $1,997–$2,121 per week Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week Contract duration: 13 weeks Schedule: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Mon-Fri with weekend rotation Location: Princeton, New Jersey Setting: Home healthcare travel assignment Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify needs, barriers, and supports. Develop and implement individualized discharge plans that support safe transitions from hospital to home. Collaborate with hospital teams, caregivers, and interdisciplinary colleagues to coordinate services, resources, and referrals. Facilitate access to community supports, social services, and durable medical equipment as part of the care plan. Document assessments, plan of care, and progress notes accurately in the patient record; ensure regulatory and agency compliance. Provide patient and family education, grief support when appropriate, and ongoing psychosocial follow-up throughout the home care episode. Requirements Active Licensed Social Worker in New Jersey (LSW) Acute hospital experience required, specifically MedSurg and Emergency Department units Discharge planning experience is required Behavioral health experience will be rejected for this assignment Ability to perform in a home healthcare setting with communication and documentation responsibilities Benefits and Support 13-week travel assignment in a home healthcare setting Guaranteed 40 hours per week Competitive weekly pay: $1,997–$2,121 Structured schedule with weekend rotation to balance workload Assignment-specific onboarding and ongoing support from the hiring organization Access to travel coordination and payroll support throughout the assignment Clear, professional pathway for potential future opportunities with the program Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Healthforce