Job Description

Overview
Social Worker, Medical Social Worker – Simi Valley, CA. This 5‑week travel assignment starts 08/17/2026, pays $1,973–$2,094 per week, and requires a 40‑hour workweek on days in an inpatient care setting.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,973–$2,094 per week
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Contract duration: 5 weeks
- Shift: Days
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Work setting: Inpatient care environment
- Travel assignment within a hospital‑adjacent care continuum

Responsibilities
- Provide counseling, support and assistance to patients and families to address needs incidental to hospitalization.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and identify barriers to discharge; coordinate follow‑up as needed.
- Develop and implement transition plans; facilitate post‑discharge planning with outside agencies, nursing staff and relatives.
- Offer direction for routine non‑medical problems affecting patients and families and assist with resource navigation.
- Document interactions, maintain accurate records, and communicate progress with the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements
- Active California social work license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
- Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited program.
- Experience or strong familiarity with medical/inpatient social work and discharge planning.
- Demonstrated counseling, communication and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work on‑site in an inpatient care setting and handle sensitive family interactions.

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated on‑assignment support
- Fast credentialing assistance
- Housing assistance
- Extension opportunities
- Nationwide assignments
- Referral bonuses up to $1,000

Find more opportunities
Healthforce Healthcare LLC invites you to explore additional openings at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply. If you’re considering other travel assignments or different locations, you’ll find many options available through the same hiring organization.

PAY DISCLAIMER RULE
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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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