Travel Medical Social Worker - $38 per hour in San Diego, CA

Company: United Health Care Staffing
Location: Coronado
Posted on: March 1, 2026

Job Description:

Medical Social Worker Location: San Diego, CA Agency: United Health Care Staffing Pay: $38 per hour Shift Information: Days - 5 days Start Date: ASAP About the Position Medical Social Worker Location: San Diego, CA Shift Type: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Day shift; days of week not specified) Candidate Pay Rate: $37.50 per hour About United Health Care Staffing At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal. Roles & Responsibilities Manage a caseload of approximately 60–65 HCBA Waiver Program participants with compassion and organization Conduct comprehensive health and psychosocial assessments to identify needs and risks Develop and implement individualized Plans of Treatment (POT) in collaboration with participants, families, and clinical staff Coordinate transfer and discharge planning and arrange timely authorizations for services Provide community-based services via in-home visits, telehealth, and telephonic follow-up, including monthly monitoring Monitor service delivery and quality, performing reassessments and annual face-to-face visits Serve as an advocate and liaison to community agencies, ensuring participants access appropriate resources Maintain accurate, timely case management documentation and utilize EHR systems effectively Qualifications Master's Degree from an accredited School of Social Work (MSW required) Minimum 2 years combined experience in any of: managed care health plans; utilization review, case management, or discharge planning; or transitional/acute care settings Valid California driver’s license, access to an insured vehicle, and ability to drive within San Diego County (and possibly Imperial County) T.B. clearance and ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed for role requirements Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and computer data entry/analysis experience Experience with Electronic Health Records; Epic experience preferred Demonstrated cultural sensitivity, strong communication, organizational skills, and clinical judgment Reliable, self-starting, and able to prioritize a large volume of work to meet deadlines Education Master's Degree from an accredited School of Social Work (MSW) Knowledge & Skills Case management and care coordination for high-risk and vulnerable populations Assessment, development, implementation, and monitoring of Plans of Treatment (POT) Discharge planning, utilization review, and transitional care processes Proficient documentation and use of EHR systems (Epic preferred) Strong Microsoft Office proficiency for reporting and analysis Excellent communication, advocacy, and community liaison skills Knowledge of HMO and waiver program regulations and community resources Time management, critical thinking, and customer-focused service skills Benefits Home-office role — work from your home base while serving your community Mileage reimbursement for travel within San Diego County Professional development and training opportunities to grow your skills A mission-driven, supportive interdisciplinary team that values YOU Opportunity to make meaningful impact with a large, diverse caseload Paid time off and standard employee benefits (ask for details) Licensure support and resources where applicable Flexible field work — a mix of telehealth, in-home visits, and phone outreach Apply Now Ready to start your next adventure as a Medical Social Worker? Let's get you moving forward! Send your resume to or call us at today. Hashtags MedicalSocialWorkerJobs SanDiegoCAJobs MSWJobs HealthcareJobs CareManagement SocialWork UHCCareers SanYsidroHealth CommunityHealthJobs CaseManagement

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