Medical Social Worker II, Per Diem

Sutter Health

9 days ago

United States$112K - $151KPer Diem / PRNSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sutter Health as a Medical Social Worker – Per Diem in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide education to staff and other hospital departments and participates on committees as requested.

develop and implement an appropriate plan of care.

develop and implement an appropriate plan of care.

provide psychosocial care appropriate to the age-specific needs of newborns, children, adolescents, adults,.

Requirements

specific needs of newborns, children, adolescents, adults, and elders. Knowledge of palliative care, goals of care discussions, and the psychosocial needs of the patient and family at end

risk population. Job Shift: Evenings Schedule: Per Diem/Casual Shift Hours: 8

12 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $112K - $151K

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Sutter Health as a Medical Social Worker – Per Diem.

Key Skills

Biopsychosocial AssessmentCrisis InterventionShort Term CounselingAdvocacyResource LinkageTransitions of Care PlanningPsycho-educationSupport Group FacilitationInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationDischarge PlanningMotivational InterviewingGrief CounselingEnd of Life SupportTarasoff ComplianceSuicidal Behavior AssessmentPalliative Care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Social Worker II, Per Diem at Sutter Health a 1.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Sutter Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Sutter Health lists compensation for this physician position at $54k to $73k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Biopsychosocial Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Short Term Counseling, Advocacy, Resource Linkage, Transitions of Care Planning, Psycho-education, Support Group Facilitation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, short-term counseling, and resource linkage for patients and families across various care settings. This includes serving as a liaison, consulting on psychosocial aspects of care, and actively participating i...

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