Job Description
Overview
Medical Social Worker - Medical Social Work specialization in Boston, Massachusetts. This travel assignment starts 11/02/2026 for 13 weeks, with 36 guaranteed hours per week. Shift consists of 9-hour days Monday through Thursday, with on-call duties and potential weekend/holiday coverage when on-call. Weekly pay ranges from 2,868 to 3,036 per week. The role is in a hospital setting, requiring adaptation across units as needed.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: 2,868–3,036 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 9-hour days, Monday–Thursday; on-call required
- Start date: 11/02/2026
- Setting: acute care hospital environment
- On-call coverage and unit flexibility
Responsibilities
- Perform psychosocial assessments and ongoing care coordination for patients and families.
- Evaluate social determinants of health (SDOH), and conduct abuse/neglect assessments as indicated.
- Lead discharge planning and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate, standards-aligned documentation; participate in chart reviews and quality improvement activities.
- Provide clinical supervision, coaching, mentoring, and consultation to LCSWs and social work staff; assist with onboarding and competency development for new social work teammates.
- Float to multiple units as needed and support on-call coverage, including weekends/holidays when scheduled.
Requirements
- Licensure: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts, must have at time of submission.
- Certifications: MA LICSW (required at submission)
- Experience: 5–10 years of medical social work experience; acute care setting experience required.
- Skills: Demonstrated ability to perform psychosocial assessments, SDOH evaluation, discharge planning, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Working environment: Comfortable working in a hospital/acute care setting with the ability to float across units and handle on-call duties.
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Housing assistance
- Extension opportunities
- Fast credentialing
- Nationwide assignments
- Referral bonus up to $1,000
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Contract work, Work experience placement, Monday to Thursday, Shift work