
Social Worker - MSW
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Social Worker / Counselor
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $72.41
- Weekly
- $2,897
- Yearly (full-time)
- $150,618
- Start date
- 8/24/2026
This job pays about $72.41/hour — 68% 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
- 26 open Social Worker / Counselor jobs in California from 3 agencies.
- 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).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($121/hour across 11 jobs).
Job description
Travel Social Worker - MSW Job in Los Angeles, California | Liver Transplant Social Work
Join a compassionate healthcare team in Los Angeles, CA. We are seeking an experienced Social Worker - MSW for a 13-week travel social work assignment in the 90033 area of Los Angeles. Located in a dynamic part of the city known for its cultural diversity and strong healthcare community, this on-site opportunity offers a rewarding setting for professionals who value meaningful patient impact and collaborative care. This on-site healthcare job is ideal for a medical social worker with liver transplant experience who is passionate about patient advocacy, case management, and family support.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,744 - $3,049
- Employment Type: Travel
- Location: Los Angeles, California 90033
- Work Setting: On-site
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Shifts Per Week: 5
- Shift Duration: 8 Hour Days
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 8/24/2026
Job Requirements
- Master of Social Work (MSW) or higher required
- At least 1 year of social work experience required
- Liver transplant experience required
- Strong case management, medical social work, and patient advocacy skills
- Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration abilities
- Ability to support patients and families through complex medical and psychosocial needs
Responsibilities
- Provide psychosocial assessments and ongoing support for patients and families
- Assist with care coordination and discharge planning in collaboration with the healthcare team
- Support patients navigating liver transplant-related care and treatment processes
- Connect patients and families with appropriate community resources and support services
- Advocate for patient needs while maintaining accurate and timely documentation
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote quality outcomes and continuity of care
Apply now for this travel Social Worker - MSW opportunity in Los Angeles, California and make a meaningful impact in transplant care.
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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