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Travel Social Worker Medical Social Worker Job

58K–60K
Onsite · San Francisco, California
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Join a 13-week travel assignment in Vallejo, CA, as a Medical Social Worker in an acute-care inpatient setting, delivering clinical psychosocial services to patients from neonate to geriatric. You will own psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and discharge planning, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care. This role offers 40 hours per week on days, with a competitive weekly pay of $2,314–$2,412. As part of Healthforce, you gain a dedicated recruiter, 24/7 support, and fast credentialing, making this a strong fit for clinicians seeking flexibility and impact.

What You'll Do5

  • 1Render clinical psychosocial services to patients and families of all ages, neonate to geriatric, in an inpatient setting.
  • 2Assess patients' psychosocial needs and coordinate referrals to appropriate facilities or community agencies.
  • 3Provide crisis intervention and bereavement counseling as part of comprehensive patient care.
  • 4Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support discharge planning, care coordination, and patient advocacy.
  • 5Document assessments, plans, and interventions in the medical record per policy and standards.

Requirements4

  • 1Ability to provide psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention in an inpatient medical setting.
  • 2Experience rendering psychosocial services and making referrals to facilities or community resources.
  • 3Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
  • 4Eligible for a travel assignment in California and available to commit to a 13-week contract starting on 08/31/2026.

Salary Insight

$58 - $60k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationSan Francisco, California

Required Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentCrisis InterventionReferral CoordinationCommunicationDocumentation
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