Job Description

Overview
Medical Social Worker – Medical Social Work specialty in Glendale, California. Start date 11/09/2026 for 11 weeks. Weekly pay $2,256 to $2,388 per week. Guaranteed hours 40 per week. Shift 5x8 Days (8:00 AM–4:30 PM). Setting: hospital.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,256–$2,388 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
- Contract duration: 11 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Start date: 11/09/2026
- Setting: hospital-based medical social work

Responsibilities
- Provide counseling, support, and assistance to patients and families to address psychosocial needs related to hospitalization and transitions of care
- Collaborate with the care team to plan and implement a Plan of Care that incorporates psychosocial factors, family dynamics, and patient goals
- Facilitate discharge planning and determine appropriate post-acute or Hospice care options, with referrals to outpatient resources as indicated
- Initiate, document, and reassess care plans; deliver patient and family teaching and coordinate with outside agencies, nursing staff, and relatives
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned, adhering to professional standards and hospital policies

Requirements
- Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required in California and Hawaii
- Experience: At least two years of recent experience in the field; one year acute or long-term medical setting preferred; two years acute or long-term medical setting preferred
- Licenses/Certifications: Current BLS certification; current nursing license per the state of assignment
- Ability to work effectively in an acute or long-term medical setting; strong communication and collaboration skills

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Onboarding and credentialing assistance
- Assignment-specific support with accessible supervisor and resources
- Weekly pay with direct deposit processing

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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.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Contract work, Shift work

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