Travel Social Worker Medical Social Worker Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Medical Social Worker in a home healthcare travel assignment based in Princeton, New Jersey. Start date: 10/26/2026 for a 13-week assignment. Weekly pay range: $1,975-$2,118 per week. Guaranteed hours: 40 per week. Shift: 8:00am–4:30pm, Monday–Friday with weekend rotation (when covering a weekend day, you would have a day off during the week). This role emphasizes discharge planning and medical social work within acute care to home transitions.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,975-$2,118 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 8:00am–4:30pm, Monday–Friday with weekend rotation
- Start date: 10/26/2026
- Setting: Home healthcare travel assignment

Responsibilities
- Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify barriers to care and readiness for discharge.
- Develop and implement patient-centered discharge plans in collaboration with the patient, family, and the interprofessional team.
- Coordinate with hospital teams, home health services, social services, and community resources to arrange needed services, equipment, transportation, and supportive services.
- Provide counseling and ongoing support to patients and families, addressing emotional, social, and practical needs that affect health outcomes.
- Maintain accurate documentation in electronic medical records, including assessments, care plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries; ensure HIPAA compliance.
- Facilitate transitions from acute care to home by coordinating follow-up appointments and safety planning; identify and mitigate barriers to continuity of care.
- Participate in care conferences and discharge planning meetings; communicate changes in condition and care plan to all stakeholders.
- Monitor and adapt plans as patient needs evolve, documenting changes promptly.

Requirements
- Active New Jersey Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- Discharge planning experience in a healthcare setting
- Acute hospital experience on Med/Surg and ED units
- Ability to work in a home healthcare travel assignment with weekend rotation as needed
- Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills; proficient with electronic medical records

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Travel-friendly onboarding and credentialing support

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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.

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