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Vallejo, California

Medical Social Worker II, Per-Diem

Social WorkerIncludes weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$53.37-$74.71/hr

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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

Case managementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsMedicare knowledgeMediCal knowledgeRegulatory complianceCommunity resource coordination

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.

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$111k–$155kSocial 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 powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in California711 active6,439 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 35% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia social worker listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment757 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,591 in the last 30 days1,395 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Social Worker Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs
10
<$90k
3
$90k-110k
3
$110k-130k
8
$130k-150k
1
$155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs
401k / retirement match
78%
CME allowance
43%
Sign-on bonus
17%
PSLF eligible
13%
Loan repayment
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Part-Time LCSW, Children & Adolescents (Remote, California)

Handspring · California

$90-$110/hr
#2

Remote Mental Health Therapist - LCSW, LPCC, LMFT (1099, CA)1099

Daybreak Health · California

$75-$90/hr
#3

Part Time Remote Child and Family Therapist (LMFT/LCSW/LPCC) – California Licensed

$62-$84/hr
#4

Part Time Remote Child and Family Therapist (LMFT/LCSW/LPCC) – Texas Licensed

$62-$84/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,344 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Vallejo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$503k
Typical market rent
$2,200/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.5
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Vallejo, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.