Medical Social Worker
Location: Fairfield, CA
Agency: Lancesoft Inc.
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 8 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
AlliedTravelCareers is working with Lancesoft Inc. to find a qualified Medical Social Worker in Fairfield, California, 94533!
Job Details:
Position: Medical Social Worker – Hospital $$SN$$
Location: Fairfield, California
Shift: Days – 5x8s (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
Duration: 8 Weeks
Job Duties
• Provide direct clinical social work services, counseling, discharge planning, and case management to hospitalized patients and their families.
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify emotional, social, financial, environmental, and discharge planning needs.
• Develop and implement individualized psychosocial plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Facilitate discharge planning and coordinate referrals to community resources and support services.
• Monitor patient progress toward goals of care and identify barriers affecting length of stay or discharge readiness.
• Provide crisis intervention, grief counseling, advocacy, and support for patients and families coping with illness, loss, and life transitions.
• Document assessments, interventions, and care plans accurately within the medical record and designated electronic systems.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, care coordination activities, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Support continuity of care across the healthcare continuum and promote optimal patient outcomes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
About Lancesoft Inc.
Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States.
We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.
Requirements
• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Strong psychosocial assessment and clinical counseling skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, independent judgment, and clinical decision-making abilities.
• Experience working with patients and families experiencing grief, loss, crisis, and complex psychosocial challenges.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and follow-through skills.
• Knowledge of motivational theory, systems theory, developmental theory, and group dynamics.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations across all age groups, from neonatal through geriatric.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency required; database experience preferred.
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