Medical Social Worker (MSW) – Acute Care
Location: Mission Viejo, California (Onsite)
Work Type: Contract
Positions: 1
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule Details:
• Full-Time (Hospital Schedule)
• Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend
• Floating: Mission Viejo & Laguna Facility
The Medical Social Worker (MSW) is responsible for supporting patients and families through care coordination, discharge planning, and psychosocial assessments in an acute care setting.
This role requires strong clinical judgment and experience managing patient caseloads.
Must-Have Qualifications
• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) – Required
• Minimum 1+ year of acute care hospital experience
• Travel experience required (No first-time travelers – HARD STOP)
• Strong knowledge of care coordination and discharge planning
• Ability to manage caseload of 20–23 patients
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in hospital case management or social services
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Familiarity with hospital workflows and patient advocacy
Work Environment
• Acute Care Hospital
• Case Management / Social Services Department
• Onsite role in Mission Viejo, CA
• Patient Caseload: 20–23 patients
Additional Requirements
• Must be comfortable floating to Laguna facility
• RTO Restriction: Maximum 7 days
• Dress Code: Turquoise scrubs
• License: Not required at submission, must be active by start date if applicable
• Must comply with all clinical and regulatory standards
Recruiter Submission Template –
Full Name:
MSW Degree (Institution & Year):
Do you have 1+ year of acute care hospital experience?
Do you have prior travel experience (Required)?
Are you comfortable managing a caseload of 20–23 patients?
Are you comfortable floating between Mission Viejo and Laguna facilities?
Are you available to start ASAP?
Tentative Start Date:
RTO (Max 7 days):
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
Reason for job change:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (City, State):
Notice Period / Availability:
Current Work Authorization Status:
Expected Hourly Rate:
Are you ready to relocate on your own expenses and work onsite in Mission Viejo, California?