Job Description
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American Consultants is seeking a Social Work Master of Social Work for a travel job in Mission Viejo, California.
Job Description & Requirements\n
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- Specialty: Master of Social Work
- Discipline: Social Work
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
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Job Opportunity – Medical Social Worker – Mission Viejo, CA 92691\n
Start Date: August 17, 2026
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Location: Mission Viejo, California
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Schedule: Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts (08:00 - 16:30). Variable 5-day workweek with department operations occurring 7 days per week. Days off will vary and are not guaranteed to be back-to-back, although every effort will be made to schedule consecutive days off when possible. Caseload of 20-23 patients.
Highlights:\n
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- 13-week assignment at an acute care facility with adult and geriatric patient populations
- Unit-based case management role focused on discharge planning and care coordination
- Collaborative environment working closely with medical teams, insurance case managers, and utilization management staff
- Opportunity to work with diverse patient diagnoses and coordinate comprehensive post-acute care needs
- 40 hours of orientation provided to support your transition
- Floating may be required to nearby facilities within the region
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Requirements:\n
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- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required
- Active LCSW licensure (pending license accepted, but must be licensed upon start date)
- Current BLS certification
- Minimum 1 full year of acute care inpatient hospital experience required (behavioral health or emergency department experience does not qualify)
- Previous travel healthcare experience required; first-time travelers cannot be considered
- Proficiency with Epic charting system required
- Experience with discharge planning, case management, and care coordination in acute care settings
- Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance authorization processes
- Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
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Why Join Us?\n
This position offers an excellent opportunity to utilize your acute care social work expertise in a dynamic case management role. You'll be responsible for initial assessments within 24 hours, coordinating comprehensive discharge plans, and ensuring patients transition safely to the appropriate level of care. The care management department consists of RNs and MSW/LCSW professionals all performing discharge planning, with clinical coordinator support for administrative tasks. Competitive compensation and comprehensive support throughout your assignment are provided.
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American Consultants Job ID #18844759. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Case Manager,07:00:00-15:00:00
About American Consultants\n \n
Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.
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- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
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