Emerald Health Services is hiring a Travel - Medical Social Worker Shift : Days / 8 : 30a-5p (8x5) 40 hours per week, with rotating weekends
Length : 8 Weeks Requirements :
- CA License
- 1 year experience required
- Possession of a Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling, or other behavioral science required
- Knowledge of the community & community resources required
- Previous experience in healthcare setting required
- Master Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school in social work preferred
- Fluent in Cantonese (reading / writing / speaking) preferred
Other Details :
COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline) : Required + Booster - No Exemptions, Current Booster
Interview : Teams
Schedule : 5x8 with rotating weekends
Shift : 0830-1700
Required :
Possession of a Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling, or other behavioral science.
Knowledge of the community & community resources
Previous experience in healthcare setting
Preferred :
Master Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school in social work
Fluent in Cantonese (reading / writing / speaking)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Identifies patients who are at risk for need of social service intervention
Performs psychosocial assessments to determine social service and discharge planning needs
Assists patients & families with care planning and develops attainable discharge plans
Teams with other disciplines in assessing, planning and providing services for patients
Maintains current knowledge of resources available within the community and provides information & refers patients to appropriate community resources.
Is able to obtain other resources as needed.
Provides consultation to physicians and hospital staff re : psychosocial issues and discharge problems
Documents pertinent contacts regarding discharge plans in the Social Service / Discharge Planning notes of the patients medical record in a timely manner
Unit : Social Services The Emerald Difference :
- Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options
- 401(k) matching program
- Weekly direct deposit
- Concierge state licensing program for RN and other healthcare modalities in multiple states, including CA
- Industry leading allowances and reimbursements
- Referral program with cash bonuses and additional perks
- Exclusive job openings - Only at Emerald
- Emerald Elite Program - Priority status at top facilities and exclusive loyalty bonuses
Estimated Weekly Pay : $2558.00 Weekly gross pay based on qualifications and experience. Rate applies to travel positions only (50+ miles from permanent address)