Travel Medical Social Worker - in San Diego, CA

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

Location:

San Diego, CA

Agency:  United Health Care Staffing

Pay:  $38 per hour

Shift Information:  Days - 5 days

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position
Medical Social Worker

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

About United Health Care Staffing

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.

Roles & Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

Education

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

Knowledge & Skills

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

Benefits

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

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