MSW Social Worker
Mission Viejo, CA
Bestica
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,511/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$894/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,617/week
Benefits
- Referral bonus
Description
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🌴 Travel Medical Social Worker (MSW/LCSW) | Acute Care | Mission Viejo, CA | 13 Weeks 🌟
📍 Location: Mission Viejo, California
🧠 Specialty: Medical Social Worker (MSW/LCSW) – Acute Care / Case Management
📅 Start Date: 08/24/2026
📆 Duration: 13 Weeks
⏰ Schedule: 5x8s Day Shift | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📅 Workweek: Sunday – Thursday (subject to change based on staffing)
🕒 Hours: 40 Hours/Week
💼 Openings: 1 (High Priority Role!)
🌟 Why This Opportunity?
- 🌴 Work in beautiful Southern California near beaches & top attractions
- 🏥 Join a leading Providence Health acute care facility
- 🤝 Collaborative team of RNs, MSWs, and Clinical Coordinators
- 📈 Expand your expertise in case management & discharge planning
- ⚖️ Great work-life balance with day shift schedule
🏥 About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced Medical Social Worker (MSW/LCSW) to join a fast-paced acute care inpatient setting. This role focuses heavily on case management and discharge planning, working closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, timely, and effective patient transitions of care.
⚠️ Important: This is NOT a behavioral health or ED-focused role — candidates must have recent acute care hospital experience.
🩺 Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of 20–23 patients in an acute care setting
- Complete initial biopsychosocial assessments within 24 hours
- Coordinate discharge planning and post-acute care services
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and insurance case managers
- Arrange DME, home health, rehab, and long-term care placements
- Provide crisis intervention and patient/family counseling
- Assist with appeals, denials, and utilization review
- Educate patients and caregivers for safe discharge
- Document all care using EPIC EMR (Required)
✅ Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience (recent acute care within last 3 months REQUIRED)
- At least 1 full year of inpatient hospital experience (MANDATORY)
- MSW Required | LCSW Preferred
- BLS Certification (Required)
- EPIC experience – HARDSTOP (Required)
- Travel experience required (No first-time travelers)
⚠️ Important Notes
- ❌No first-time travelers accepted
- ❌Behavioral health or ED-only experience will NOT be considered
- 📅 Schedule may vary; facility operates 7 days/week
- 🏥 May require floating to nearby Laguna facility
- 📝 Max 7 days RTO allowed
🧠 Ideal Candidate
- Strong background in acute care case management & discharge planning
- Excellent communication and care coordination skills
- Ability to manage high patient caseload efficiently
- Knowledge of community resources, insurance, and social services
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced hospital environment
🌊 Location Highlights – Mission Viejo, CA
- 🏖️ Minutes from Southern California beaches
- ☀️ Year-round sunshine & outdoor lifestyle
- 🍽️ Amazing dining, shopping, and entertainment
- 🚗 Easy access to Los Angeles, San Diego & Orange County
🚀 Apply Now!
This is a high-demand MSW travel role with a top-tier health system. If you meet the requirements and are ready for your next assignment in sunny California, don’t wait!
👉 Submit your profile today – limited submissions accepted!
Employer
Bestica
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Pros
Any nurse needing or looking for a reliable recruiter I would recommend Yash with Bestica. Working with Yash has been a great experience. He is professional, responsive, and has kept me informed every step of the way and helped make the whole process smooth.
Cons
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About Mission Viejo, CA
As a Travel Masters in Social Work in Mission Viejo, CA here's what you should know:- Mission Viejo's cost of living is higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
- Wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 82°F, and winter average lows are around 45°F.
- Short term rentals are available but may be limited.
- It's recommended to start the search early to secure suitable options.
- Mission Viejo is car-friendly with well-maintained roads.
- Public transportation options are available but may not be as extensive as in larger cities.
- The city has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to air quality.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Mission Viejo offers a variety of restaurants, especially with a focus on international cuisine.
- There are opportunities to enjoy art and music at local venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can engage in activities like golf and tennis, and outdoor enthusiasts can explore the nearby hiking trails and parks.
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