MSW

AMN Healthcare; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Continuing education support

401K retirement plan

Short-term disability

Job summary

AMN Healthcare is seeking a Master’s level Social Worker (MSW) for an Emergency Department and float assignments based on hospital need in Sacramento, CA. The role involves comprehensive assessments, crisis intervention, and discharge planning.

The candidate will provide patient- and family-centered care, coordinate with the health team, and support post-acute placements when high-risk patients are identified. 5150 certification at county level is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the CSWE.
• At least two (2) years of clinical and/or medical social work experience required.
• Excellent customer service and presentation skills are a must.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform social work assessments and interventions for inpatients, outpatients and ED patients.
• Develop treatment plans integrating medical, social and resource issues.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, nursing staff and community resources.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

MSW

StartDate: 11/17/2026 Pay Rate: $1600.00 - $2300.00

Position Summary Msw

POSITION DUTIES - Emergency Department and float based on hospital need

Floor specific orientation ED (specifically) but can at times float in house

The Social Worker is responsible for performing social work assessments and interventions as needed for inpatients, outpatients and emergency department patients They are dedicated to patient and family centered care that values personal self-determination, skilled at managing multiple priorities at once, and engaging in creative, compassionate and ethical problem-solving As a member of a multidisciplinary health team, they perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans that integrate the medical, social and resource issues that impact individual patients, families and at risk populations Social Workers are responsible for working collaboratively with all healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans that support patient-centered plan of care for both individual patients and the medical community The functions of the Social Worker includes crisis intervention, patient /family intervention, high risk screening, brief counseling, referring for financial or other identified resource needs, arrange and facilitate family/patient representative meetings with the health care team as needed, assist in post-acute placement on complex discharges and engagement of appropriate agencies or community resources when high risk patients are identified The Social Worker establishes and maintains professional relationships with physicians, case managers, nursing staff, county agencies, community resources, patients and families The position will be required to serve on hospital committees and take part in developing and presenting in-services to Hospital staff Additional Notes Will need to become 5150 certified at the county level.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Master's degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education At least two (2) years of clinical and/or medical social work experience required Excellent customer service and presentation skills are a must Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are essential Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks or projects effectively Ability to work independently as needed with a high degree of detail orientation Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT 8 weeks

SHIFT / HOURS PER WEEK Weds-Sat 1600-0230, Weekend Requirement Every Saturday Holidays Yes, rotate in w/ staff

SYSTEMS Cerner

START DATE 11/17/2026

Facility Location

The gateway to the Gold Country, the seat of California state government and the perfect launching pad for trips to stunning Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park, this thriving state capital is filled with surprises. With its abundant natural beauty, Wild West charm and many riverfront attractions, "the city of a million trees" has something for everyone.

Job Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Earned time off and paid holidays
• Paid continuing education time
• 401(K) retirement planning
• Short-term disability, life insurance, paid jury duty
• Access to the largest network of facilities and providers in the country
• Industry experienced workforce management team
• Licensure and certification reimbursement

About The Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.