Travel Medical Social Worker - $2,563 per week in Castro Valley, CA

Company: Cynet Health
Location: Hayward
Posted on: January 30, 2026

Job Description:

Medical Social Worker Location: Castro Valley, CA Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,563 per week Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 3/9/2026 About the Position Job Title: Medical Social Worker Profession: Social Services Specialty: MSW II Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 hours (08:00 - 16:30) Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience required License: Valid State License required Certifications: Master in Social Work required, BLS Must-Have: Palliative experience is highly preferred. Description: The Medical Social Worker provides biopsychosocial assessments. Crisis intervention and short-term counseling are key responsibilities. Advocacy and linkage to resources are essential for patients and families. Planning for transitions of care is a primary focus. The role involves providing psycho-education and facilitating support groups. Consultation on psychosocial aspects of care will be provided as a member of the interdisciplinary team. The Medical Social Worker will serve as a liaison to community programs. Collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team on discharge planning is necessary. Education may be provided to staff and other related departments. Participation on committees may be required. Key accountabilities include: Timely gathering of data to formulate relevant assessments. Establishing and revising the plan of care based on ongoing psychosocial assessments. Incorporating developmental stages of patients and families in assessments. Assessing for discharge planning resources appropriately. Identifying and addressing suspected situations of abuse and neglect when necessary. Direct clinical services may include: Discharge planning and transitions of care. Individual and family counseling. Crisis intervention and educational support groups. Linkage to resources as indicated by assessments and care plans. Establishing therapeutic relationships is crucial. The Medical Social Worker must recognize diverse cultural norms and spiritual values. Effective communication to empower patients and families is vital. Identifying and addressing resistance and conflict during interactions is expected. Interventions to decrease tension and assist patients in evaluating behaviors are needed. Self-awareness and monitoring personal values and emotions are important for effective intervention. Providing psycho-education related to health literacy and community resources is part of the role. Education to interdisciplinary staff on psychosocial impacts is essential. Linkage to community resources will be coordinated. Discharge planning and transition of care will include initiating referrals to appropriate agencies. Advocacy for patients and families is a key responsibility. Promoting the patient's right to self-determination is required. Assisting the healthcare team in understanding patient perspectives is essential. Advocacy for culturally and linguistically competent care is expected. Identification of ethical issues may require utilization of the chain of command. Interventions in suspected abuse and neglect cases are necessary. Addressing psychosocial barriers impacting transitions of care is crucial. The Medical Social Worker will work with patients of all ages. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam

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