Medical Social Worker, Discharge Planning Case Manager
Washington, DC
Focus Staff
4x10 hrs, Days
$1,902/weekOverview
- Start Date03/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Social Worker to provide discharge planning and psychosocial interventions through assessment, advocacy, referral and interdisciplinary planning for identified patients.
Contract Assignment – 13 Weeks (Temporary)
Shift: 4x10 Days
Rewards: (Social Worker)
- Pay depends on location and experience.
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 401K matching
- New licensing reimbursement
- Job staffing in all 50 state
- We are offering a very competitive package to the right Social Worker candidate.
If you are seeking a Social Worker position and would like to work with an agency that will listen to your needs and career goals, then Focus Staff is the right place to be. We are proud of our ability to build relationships with all our healthcare professionals, whether you are seeking Travel assignments, PRN work or Permanent Placed positions.
Requirements:
- MOST travel/contract positions require the LCSW credential
- Must possess independent decision making skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the staff, physicians, patients and families
- Prefer Master’s degree from a CSWE Accredited School of Social Work.
If you are seeking a Social Worker position and would like to work with an agency that will listen to your needs and career goals, then Focus Staff is the right place to be. We are proud of our ability to build relationships with all our healthcare professionals, whether you are seeking Travel assignments, PRN work or Permanent Placed positions.
Responsibilities:
- Social Worker prepares social histories, assesses patient`s needs, provides social casework to patients and families having difficulty in social functioning primarily as it affects their health
- Managing policies and procedures for determining and assessing residents’ long range and short range goals for social, psychological, emotional, and financial needs.
- Provides social casework to individuals and families receiving nursing or other services from the agency in accordance with the physician`s plan of care.
- Assists the physician and other health care providers in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to the patient
- Provides and documents services in accordance with state, Medicare, Medical, and other applicable regulations and standards and third party payer guidelines.
Location: WASHINGTON, DC
If You have a Passion for Social Work, Apply Today and a Recruiter will guide you through the Process.
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Social Worker, Traveling Social Worker, Part-Time, Contract, Travel, Temporary, 13 Weeks, Temp Tier11
Employer
Focus Staff
21 nurses recommend working with Focus Staff
Pros
Working with Vanessa has been nothing short of amazing. From day one, she has demonstrated professionalism, patience, and true dedication to my success as a travel social worker. She communicates clearly, follows up consistently, and advocates for me in every step of the assignment process. What I appreciate most is her ability to make everything feel seamless whether it’s coordinating placements, answering questions, or providing support when things get stressful. Vanessa genuinely cares about her clinicians, and it shows in the way she goes above and beyond to make sure we feel valued, informed, and prepared. Because of her guidance, I’ve feel confident in my assignment and supported. If you’re looking for someone who truly has your back, look no further. Vanessa is exceptional.
Cons
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