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& Requirements Specialty: Master of Social Work Discipline: Social Work Start Date: 11/09/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week
8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Master Social Worker (MSW) – Days Must be a Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Start Dates: November 16 or November 30, 2026 Orientation Dates: November 16 or November 30, 2026 Contract Length: 13 weeks, with the possibility of extension up to 24 weeks
40 hours per week, 5 × 8-hour shifts
Days Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 2 weeks (10 business days) Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Master Social Worker (MSW) to provide social work services in an acute care hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting patients and families through challenging medical situations, connecting patients with community resources, providing crisis intervention, and assisting with goals-of-care discussions and care coordination.
Candidates must hold a Master of Social Work degree. Registered Associate Clinical Social Workers (ACSWs) through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences are preferred. Responsibilities Provide social work support to patients and their families throughout hospitalization.
Connect patients and families with appropriate community resources and support services. Provide crisis intervention and emotional support during difficult medical situations. Assist with goals-of-care discussions and help patients and families navigate care decisions.
Support the appointment of appropriate healthcare decision-makers. Assess psychosocial needs and identify barriers to care and discharge planning. Identify and assess concerns involving suicide risk, self-harm, child abuse, and emotional or psychological abuse.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care. Provide support across various hospital units, including the emergency department, NICU, ICU, medical-surgical, and telemetry units. Maintain accurate documentation and follow applicable hospital policies and procedures.
Requirements Master of Social Work (MSW) degree required. Minimum of 2 years of experience in the specialty. Acute care hospital experience is required Must be a Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Experience working across multiple hospital units, including ER, NICU, ICU, medical-surgical, and telemetry. Candidates with an LMFT license or a counseling degree without an MSW will not be considered. Schedule & Assignment Details Two schedule options are available: Schedule 1: Sunday–Wednesday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM.
Schedule 2: Wednesday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM. Additional details: 40 hours per week. Scheduling is based on hospital needs.
Specific days off, blocked scheduling, and preferred shift patterns cannot be guaranteed. No on-call requirement. Candidates without RTO will be prioritized.
Local candidates are accepted.
About the role
The ideal candidate will have experience supporting patients and families through challenging medical situations, connecting patients with community resources, providing crisis intervention, and assisting with goals-of-care discussions and care coordination.