Medical Social Worker (Acute Care Hospital)

Company: Amerit Consulting
Location: Burbank
Posted on: January 30, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Overview: Our client, provides access to one of the largest sources of contract clinicians, seeks an accomplished Medical Social Worker (Acute Care Hospital) . Candidate must be authorized to work in USA without requiring sponsorship Location: Burbank, CA 91505 Duration: 13 weeks w/ possibility of extension Notes : Schedule: Day Shift: 5x8 (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM). Weekend Requirement: Typically, one full weekend every 4 weeks (subject to department needs). Scrub Color: Business Attire or Scrubs. 100% Onsite role. Description : The Medical Social Worker will provide comprehensive social work services in a short-term acute care inpatient hospital setting. This role supports adult and geriatric patients through assessment, care coordination, and discharge planning, working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary care team. Key responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, developing, and implementing individualized plans of care, coordinating safe and timely discharges, and participating in care conferences and family meetings. The Social Worker will assist patients and caregivers with complex needs including substance abuse, homelessness, mental health crises, advance directives, POLST, and protective services processes. The role requires strong collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, case management, and community resources to ensure continuity of care. Patient caseload may be up to 25 patients, with a typical day-shift ratio of approximately 1:25–35. Qualifications : Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or LCSW required. Valid California Social Work license required (pending license accepted if active by start date); LCSW either/or MSW. Minimum of 2 years of acute medical social work experience, including both social work and discharge planning responsibilities. Knowledge of drug/alcohol abuse treatment options, patients experiencing homelessness, patients with mental health history or in crisis, advance directive, POLST, protective services process, etc. Experience in short-term acute care inpatient hospital settings. Proficiency with Epic electronic medical records. Strong skills in assessment, care coordination, utilization review, and discharge planning. Knowledge of community resources, substance abuse treatment options, mental health services, and social service systems. Ability to organize and participate in family meetings and interdisciplinary care conferences. Participate in the development of the treatment plan. Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills. Travel experience preferred (first-time travelers considered with manager review). I'd love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley, and assure a prompt communication, whichever direction. If you're looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we'd like to work with you. Satwinder “Sat” Singh Lead Technical Recruiter Company Overview: Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally; as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients’ businesses forward. Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.

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