Medical Social Worker II, Per-Diem
Listed compensation
$53.37-$74.71/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SSMC-Sutter Solano Medical Center
Position Overview
The Medical Social Work Associate (MSW) provides crisis intervention, information, referrals, and discharge planning for patients and their families, ranging in age from infancy to geriatrics. Serves as an expert and liaison to community resources.
Provides coordination of complex discharge planning needs and referrals to appropriate support services. Achieves a timely, effective, coordinated discharge plan by involving other members of the health care team.
Works closely with Clinical Reviewers to achieve the highest quality care and service and the best possible outcomes in a cost-effective manner
Job Description
Education
Master's: Masters Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Experience
Two years experience in a Health Care setting and one year acute care hospital experience.
Previous experience in Discharge Planning preferred.
Skills and Knowledge
Strong clinical psychosocial skills with ability to conceptualize clinical situations and demonstrate application of theory appropriate to specific age groups.
Knowledge and understanding of individual, child and family development, human behavior and communication, discharge planning and the influence of culture and values in social environments.
- Ability to plan and implement an effective discharge plan for patients and families.
- Knowledge of Medicare, MediCal, State and Federal regulations.
- Knowledge of child, elder, domestic and dependent abuse reporting requirements
- Knowledge of Community resources and hospital contractsKnowledge of Hospital Policy and Procedures Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
- Good interpersonal and communications skills
- Ability to work under the supervision of the Supervisor of Social Services
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Time management skills
Job Shift
Days
Schedule: Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Variable
Weekend Requirements
As Needed
Benefits
No
Unions
No
Position Status: Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
0
Employee Status
Per Diem/Casual
- Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
- Pay Range is $53.37 to $74.71 / hour
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location.
Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Social Worker provides crisis intervention, information, referrals, and complex discharge planning for patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics. They serve as a liaison to community resources and coordinate with the healthcare team to ensure effective, cost-efficient care outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The role requires at least two years of experience in a healthcare setting, including one year of acute care hospital experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (778 salary observations; 1,974 listings), vs ~$82k nationally (5,232 salary observations; 22,759 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 35% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $111k–$155k | Social Work median $76k (middle half $64k–$101k)53 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $97k median in California | $82k nationally (+19%)778 state / 5,232 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$120k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in California | 711 active | 6,439 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% remote · 35% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California social worker listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment757 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,591 in the last 30 days | 1,395 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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