Social Worker - MSW

Medical Social Worker (MSW) Jobs – South San Francisco, CA

Join a collaborative healthcare team as an on-site Medical Social Worker in South San Francisco, California. Provide psychosocial support, safety planning, and discharge planning for patients, including individuals receiving detox-related care. This Bay Area social work opportunity offers convenient access to San Francisco, the Peninsula, and a wide range of cultural, dining, and outdoor experiences.

Medical Social Worker Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,102–$2,335
• Location: South San Francisco, CA
• Work Setting: On-site healthcare environment
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 20 weeks
• Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts per week
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift Pattern: Straight day shifts, with scheduling options that may include Tuesday–Friday or Wednesday–Saturday

Medical Social Worker Job Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree
• At least 1 year of professional social work experience; hospital social work experience is preferred
• Experience providing psychosocial assessments and patient support in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of safety planning and hospital discharge planning processes
• Experience supporting patients with detoxification or substance-use-related placement needs is preferred
• Strong communication, organization, clinical documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively in an on-site clinical environment
• Experience with Epic or a comparable electronic medical record system

Medical Social Worker Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and identify patient and family needs
• Develop and document appropriate safety plans in collaboration with patients and the care team
• Coordinate discharge planning, referrals, and follow-up services
• Assist with placement coordination, including detox-related resources and community services
• Provide supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and resource education
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, behavioral health professionals, and community partners
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in Epic
• Advocate for patients while helping promote safe, coordinated transitions of care

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Medical Social Worker in South San Francisco and make a meaningful impact on patient care across the Bay Area.

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.