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Medical Social Worker

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Sutter Health
3 days ago
United States$73.01/hrFull TimeSocial WorkerinNot on LinkedIn

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sutter Health as a Medical Social Worker 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 a.

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: Days Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: Every other Weekend

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $73.01/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Sutter Health as a Medical Social Worker.

Key Skills

Biopsychosocial AssessmentCrisis InterventionShort Term CounselingPatient AdvocacyDischarge PlanningGroup FacilitationMotivational InterviewingGrief CounselingBehavioral Change TherapyMental Health AssessmentSubstance Use AssessmentPalliative CareInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical Social WorkCase ManagementCommunication Skills
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Position Insights

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

This position also offers production-based compensation: $73 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Biopsychosocial Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Short Term Counseling, Patient Advocacy, Discharge Planning, Group Facilitation, Motivational Interviewing, Grief Counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: Provides biopsychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and short-term counseling for patients and families across various care settings. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to manage transitions of care and facilitate discharge planning.

Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits Package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Sutter Health

Medical Practices
Tracy, California
2-5
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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

3d ago

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