What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker position at Adecco Medical?
Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is seeking a Social Work Clinician to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare team in Emeryville, CA supporting patients and families through complex medical journeys.
This is an entry-level professional role ideal for MSW graduates or experienced social workers working toward LCSW licensure in California. You’ll build clinical expertise through hands-on patient care, mentorship, and progressive autonomy. This is medical social work (not a mental health/therapy role)
Additional Details
- Oncology experience preferred, but not required
- Familiarity with Northern California healthcare settings is a plus
- This is medical social work (not a mental health/therapy role)
- Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite (Emeryville clinic), 2 days remote
- May require training at additional locations during onboarding
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts
- Pay- Between $44 & $49- DOE
What You’ll Do
- Partner with interdisciplinary care teams to assess, plan, and coordinate patient care, including referrals and treatment planning
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for patients and families
- Develop and implement care plans, including discharge planning and continuity of care
- Provide supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and education to help patients and families navigate illness and treatment
- Manage a caseload and maintain accurate, timely documentation of patient interactions and care plans
- Support quality-of-care initiatives and collaborate on improving patient outcomes
- Educate healthcare staff on social, cultural, and economic factors impacting patient care
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program or within 45 days of completion
- Candidates nearing completion must provide a letter of good standing and verify degree completion within 45 days of hire
Key Skills
- Strong assessment, interviewing, and counseling abilities
- Knowledge of medical social work practices in a healthcare setting
- Ability to manage caseloads, maintain confidentiality, and respond effectively in high-pressure situations
- Skilled in documentation, care coordination, and patient advocacy
- Understanding of hospital resources and social service systems
Additional Details
- Oncology experience preferred, but not required
- Familiarity with Northern California healthcare settings is a plus
- This is medical social work (not a mental health/therapy role)
- Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite (Emeryville clinic), 2 days remote
- May require training at additional locations during onboarding
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts
- Pay- Between $44 & $49- DOE
Salary : $44 - $49