Medical Social Worker (Per Diem)

Valley Presbyterian Hospital

Provide Compassionate Support When Patients Need It Most

At Valley Presbyterian Hospital, our Social Services team plays a vital role in helping patients and families navigate complex medical, emotional, and social challenges. We are seeking a compassionate and resourceful Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, discharge planning support, and community resource coordination for patients across the continuum of care.

What You'll Do

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to evaluate patients’ social, emotional, cultural, financial, and family needs
• Provide counseling and emotional support to patients and families coping with acute, chronic, or terminal illnesses
• Assist patients and families in understanding and following medical recommendations
• Coordinate referrals to community agencies and support services
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams to support optimal patient outcomes
• Support discharge planning for patients with complex psychosocial needs
• Respond to referrals, emergency requests, and patient care needs in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and compliant documentation
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, committee work, and departmental projects
• Assist with orientation and training of new staff as needed
• Provide on-call coverage and weekend/holiday support based on departmental needs

What You Bring

• Strong clinical assessment and counseling skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a dynamic caseload
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and documentation abilities
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with patients, families, physicians, and staff
• Commitment to ethical practice and patient advocacy
• Bilingual skills highly valued

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of hospital social work experience preferred

Education

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) required

Requirements

• Management of Assaultive Behavior (CPI or equivalent) certification within 30 days of hire
• LA City Fire Card certification within 30 days of hire

Schedule Expectations

• Available for a minimum of two shifts per month
• Availability for weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments as scheduled
• Holiday coverage to include one major and two minor holidays annually

Why VPH

• Mission-driven healthcare organization
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients and families
• Collaborative interdisciplinary care environment
• Supportive team focused on compassionate, patient-centered care

Apply today to help patients and families navigate life's most challenging healthcare moments while making a difference at Valley Presbyterian Hospital.