Med/Surg Social Worker - Per Diem & Discharge Planning

MSCCN; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Social Worker (MSW) for the Med/Surg unit to provide psychosocial support, evaluation, and discharge planning. Per diem role with opportunities to participate in education and program development alongside a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a master’s in social work and experience in hospital settings; licensure as a CA LCSW is preferred but not required to apply. Per diem shifts offer flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Clinical Social Work experience in an acute care hospital preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Social Work with a master's degree.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CA LCSW) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Psychosocial evaluation and treatment plan development.
• Crisis intervention and counseling for patients and families.
• Discharge planning and case coordination with care teams.
• Interdisciplinary discussions on psychosocial implications of illness.
• Develops relationships with community health and social services.

Skills

Clinical social work

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Education

MSW degree

Job description

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Social Worker (MSW) for the Med/Surg unit to provide psychosocial support, evaluation, and discharge planning. Per diem role with opportunities to participate in education and program development alongside a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a master’s in social work and experience in hospital settings; licensure as a CA LCSW is preferred but not required to apply. Per diem shifts offer flexible scheduling.