Medical Social Worker (MSW)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Health Link as a Medical Social Worker (MSW) in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform initial evaluations during the admission process to assess the patient's psychosocial status.
- Identify socioeconomic and emotional factors that may impact the patient's treatment plan.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
- Consult directly with attending physicians regarding any necessary changes to treatment.
Requirements
- Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential in California.
- Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Coverage Area: South Bay and surrounding communities.
Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly rate: $60/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Health Link as a Medical Social Worker (MSW).
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Social Worker (MSW) at Health Link a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work social worker listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Social Work — Social Worker Career Context
This Social Work position at Health Link is open to social worker candidates.
Remote social worker positions in Social Work have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: $40.00 – $60.00 per hour.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $60 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote social worker position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Assessment, Care Planning, Clinical Documentation, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Patient Care, Supervision, Case Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: Perform initial psychosocial evaluations and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive patient care plans. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and provide monthly supervision to social work assistants.
Benefits package: Competitive Pay, Field Support, Flexible Schedule, Paid Sick Time, Mileage Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Social Work social worker jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (4)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates all major evidence-based lifestyle protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
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