Travel Medical Social Worker - $38 per hour in San Diego, CA

Location: San Diego, CA

Shift Type: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Day shift; days of week not specified)

Candidate Pay Rate: $37.50 per hour

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

• Manage a caseload of approximately 60–65 HCBA Waiver Program participants with compassion and organization
• Conduct comprehensive health and psychosocial assessments to identify needs and risks
• Develop and implement individualized Plans of Treatment (POT) in collaboration with participants, families, and clinical staff
• Coordinate transfer and discharge planning and arrange timely authorizations for services
• Provide community-based services via in-home visits, telehealth, and telephonic follow-up, including monthly monitoring
• Monitor service delivery and quality, performing reassessments and annual face-to-face visits
• Serve as an advocate and liaison to community agencies, ensuring participants access appropriate resources
• Maintain accurate, timely case management documentation and utilize EHR systems effectively

• Master's Degree from an accredited School of Social Work (MSW required)
• Minimum 2 years combined experience in any of: managed care health plans; utilization review, case management, or discharge planning; or transitional/acute care settings
• Valid California driver’s license, access to an insured vehicle, and ability to drive within San Diego County (and possibly Imperial County)
• T.B. clearance and ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed for role requirements
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and computer data entry/analysis experience
• Experience with Electronic Health Records; Epic experience preferred
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity, strong communication, organizational skills, and clinical judgment
• Reliable, self-starting, and able to prioritize a large volume of work to meet deadlines

• Master's Degree from an accredited School of Social Work (MSW)

• Case management and care coordination for high-risk and vulnerable populations
• Assessment, development, implementation, and monitoring of Plans of Treatment (POT)
• Discharge planning, utilization review, and transitional care processes
• Proficient documentation and use of EHR systems (Epic preferred)
• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency for reporting and analysis
• Excellent communication, advocacy, and community liaison skills
• Knowledge of HMO and waiver program regulations and community resources
• Time management, critical thinking, and customer-focused service skills

• Home-office role — work from your home base while serving your community
• Mileage reimbursement for travel within San Diego County
• Professional development and training opportunities to grow your skills
• A mission-driven, supportive interdisciplinary team that values YOU
• Opportunity to make meaningful impact with a large, diverse caseload
• Paid time off and standard employee benefits (ask for details)
• Licensure support and resources where applicable
• Flexible field work — a mix of telehealth, in-home visits, and phone outreach

Ready to start your next adventure as a Medical Social Worker? Let's get you moving forward!

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