Medical Social Worker
Listed compensation
$38.15-$45.78/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Department: Social Services
Shift: Primarily Days (United States of America)
Employee Type
Regular - Per Diem
Per Diem Type (If Applicable)
Non-RN Per Diem 2
Minimum Pay Range
$38.15 - $45.78
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Medical Social Worker (MSW) evaluates psychosocial status and needs of patients and provides social work services, with a focus on addressing the emotional and social problems related to illness, to patients in acute, transitional and home care settings. Coordinates the integration of Social Services function with the Case Management department and other services. Ensures quality of service and compliance with regulatory standards
Position Qualifications
Education/Licensure/Certification
- Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
Knowledge
- Minimum one year of social work experience in a health care setting (Pathway to Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provided).
- Demonstrated leadership, integrity, initiative and effective communication skills
- Knowledge of community resources and health care financial system.
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, openness to change and willingness to try new approaches.
- Experience with team building, consensus building and group facilitation, therapeutic communication and counseling.
- The ability to function independently, self-directed and proven effective organization and prioritization skills.
- Must have the physical and mental health adequate to meet the demands of the job.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Social Worker evaluates the psychosocial needs of patients and provides services to address emotional and social problems related to illness. They coordinate social services with the case management department to ensure quality care and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work and have at least one year of experience in a healthcare setting. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills are required to function effectively in this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (141 salary observations; 253 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (2,243 salary observations; 7,100 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 44 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 25% have no call, 41% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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