Travel Medical Social Worker - $2,374 per week in Mission Viejo, CA

Medical Social Worker
Location: Mission Viejo, CA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,374 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/2/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Medical Social Worker Profession: Social Services Specialty: MSW (Masters of Social Work) Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Day 5x8-Hour Hours per Shift: 08:00 - 16:30 Experience: Minimum of 1 year of acute care experience required License: California state license required Certifications: BLS, LCSW*, MSW Must-Have: - 1 year of acute care hospital experience required - Experience with patient caseload management (20-23 patients) - Knowledge of charting systems, specifically Epic - Ability to work with a diverse patient population Description: This position is for a Medical Social Worker within an acute care facility. The Medical Social Worker will perform case management and discharge planning. Responsible for initial assessments within 24 hours of patient admission. Coordinate discharge plans and all post-acute care needs for patients. Work closely with medical teams and insurance case managers to ensure safe discharges. Patient demographics include adults and geriatrics, with a daily census of approximately 25 patients. Flexibility in scheduling is required, with days off not guaranteed to be consecutive. Travel between facilities may be required. Provide crisis intervention and assist patients in navigating various services. Experience in care coordination and case management is essential. The role will not accept candidates with specialized experience in behavioral health or emergency department settings. Candidates are expected to demonstrate knowledge of relevant social services and community resources. Maintaining thorough documentation and compliance with care plans is necessary. The work environment may require collaboration with multidisciplinary team members.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam