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Travel Social Worker

GHR HealthcareFremont, CATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Fremont, CA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Social Worker / Counselor
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 13, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$69.70
Weekly
$2,788
Yearly (full-time)
$144,976
Contract length
13 weeks

This job pays about $69.70/hour — 62% above the median for Social Worker / Counselor jobs in California ($43.11/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Social Worker / Counselor jobs in California right now

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  • Pay in these listings: $43.09 – $160/hour, median $63.64/hour.
  • Typical Social Worker / Counselor pay in California: $43.11/hour ($89,669/year, BLS).
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Job description

Travel Social Worker – Hospital & Emergency Department | Fremont, CA (13-week Travel Contract)

Travel Social Worker (Hospital & ED) – 13-week travel contract in Fremont, CA. Immediate openings for hospital social workers with MSW/LCSW and EPIC experience who want to join a fast-paced emergency department team in the Bay Area.

Job Details

  • Location: Fremont, CA (94538) — East Bay / Bay Area / near Silicon Valley
  • Role: Travel Social Worker | Hospital Social Worker | Emergency Department (ED) Social Worker
  • Employment Type: Travel Contract (On-Site)
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks (with potential for extension)
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,788 - $3,097 (competitive travel social work pay)
  • Hours per Week: 40
  • Shifts per Week: 4
  • Shift Pattern: 10-hour day shifts (rotating); PM ED role: 5:00pm – 3:30am; flexibility required

Qualifications & Licensure

  • Minimum 1 year of hospital social work experience (ED or inpatient experience preferred)
  • MSW or LCSW preferred; CA licensure or ability to obtain California licensure preferred
  • Experience with EPIC or similar electronic medical record (EMR) systems required
  • Strong assessment, crisis intervention, case management, discharge planning, and community resource referral skills
  • Comfort working in a high-volume emergency department and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
  • Ability to work rotating days, evenings, and weekends as needed

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive hospital social work and case management services with a primary focus in the Emergency Department
  • Perform psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans in coordination with physicians, nurses, and case managers
  • Deliver crisis intervention, patient advocacy, and support for complex medical and behavioral health issues
  • Coordinate discharge planning, arrange post-discharge resources, and connect patients to community-based referrals to ensure safe transitions of care
  • Document interventions, assessments, and communications accurately and promptly in EPIC/EMR
  • Address social determinants of health, identify barriers to care, and collaborate with community partners for ongoing support

Why Work in Fremont / Bay Area?

Fremont offers a vibrant lifestyle with top-rated schools, diverse dining, parks, and easy access to San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and the rest of the East Bay. This travel social work position gives you the chance to gain valuable hospital and ED experience while enjoying Bay Area living.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive weekly pay for travel social work assignments
  • Opportunity to work in a busy hospital ED with a supportive interdisciplinary team
  • Experience with EPIC/EMR and complex discharge planning—great for career growth in hospital social work
  • Local Bay Area access: public transit, cultural amenities, and outdoor recreation

Ready to make a difference as a Travel Social Worker in Fremont, CA? Apply now to join our compassionate hospital team. Submit your resume/CV and contact information to be considered for this rewarding travel social work opportunity. Join our healthcare team today!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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