OverviewTravel Social Worker (Medical Social Worker) in a home healthcare setting based in Princeton, New Jersey. This assignment starts on 10/12/2026 for 13 weeks with guaranteed 40 hours per week. The schedule runs 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend rotation. The role centers on discharge planning, care coordination, and psychosocial support for home-bound patients and their families, requiring a New Jersey Licensed Social Worker and hospital-based experience related to patient transitions.Key Highlights- Weekly pay: $1,997–$2,121 per week- Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week- Contract duration: 13 weeks- Schedule: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Mon-Fri with weekend rotation- Location: Princeton, New Jersey- Setting: Home healthcare travel assignmentResponsibilities- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify needs, barriers, and supports.- Develop and implement individualized discharge plans that support safe transitions from hospital to home.- Collaborate with hospital teams, caregivers, and interdisciplinary colleagues to coordinate services, resources, and referrals.- Facilitate access to community supports, social services, and durable medical equipment as part of the care plan.- Document assessments, plan of care, and progress notes accurately in the patient record; ensure regulatory and agency compliance.- Provide patient and family education, grief support when appropriate, and ongoing psychosocial follow-up throughout the home care episode.Requirements- Active Licensed Social Worker in New Jersey (LSW)- Acute hospital experience required, specifically MedSurg and Emergency Department units- Discharge planning experience is required- Behavioral health experience will be rejected for this assignment- Ability to perform in a home healthcare setting with communication and documentation responsibilitiesBenefits and Support- 13-week travel assignment in a home healthcare setting- Guaranteed 40 hours per week- Competitive weekly pay: $1,997–$2,121- Structured schedule with weekend rotation to balance workload- Assignment-specific onboarding and ongoing support from the hiring organization- Access to travel coordination and payroll support throughout the assignment- Clear, professional pathway for potential future opportunities with the programFind more opportunitiesTo explore additional openings from Healthforce Healthcare LLC, visit https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply and apply to other Social Worker roles that match your qualifications.Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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