Medical Social Worker Jobs
Medical Social Worker jobs are open across hospitals, hospice care, rehabilitation centers, and behavioral health settings, from entry-level to senior and supervisory roles, with specializations in oncology, palliative care, and pediatric social work. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ON-GOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
Public Health Division Southwest Region Children's Medical Services offers medical case management for eligible children from 0-21 years old with special health care needs or chronic health conditions, to include those who may not be eligible for coverage elsewhere. Children's Medical Services also manages newborn genetics and hearing screening programs and hosts many specialty care outreach clinics.
Why does the job exist?
This position will provide direct medical social work services to clientele in the Southwest Region, primarily in Dona Ana County, and may include other counties as assigned and needed. Services and concerns are addressed on an individual, family level and/or on a systems level. This position will plan, implement and provide a safety net and assurance services for children and youth with special healthcare needs. All applicants for this position must be licensed in accordance with the Social Work Practice Act, Sections 61-31-1 through 61-31-25 NMSA 1978, and 16.63.1 through 16.63.20 NMAC.
How does it get done?
This position will be responsible for:
- Providing medical case management and coordination of service delivery and advocacy for children and youth with special healthcare needs.
- Coordinating and managing specialty outreach clinics within the SW Region as necessary by working collaboratively with UNM medical providers.
- Providing outreach and engages families, clients with community providers, programs and agencies.
- Provide a complete bio-psychosocial assessment and periodic reassessment regarding client's/family's needs.
- Work collaboratively with medical, educational, vocational and human service providers.
- Provide quality assurance for maximizing billing and on-going care coordination.
- Assure the cultural and linguistic needs of clients in the community are addressed and clients receive support in navigating a highly complex, medical system and can work across healthcare agencies and insurances.
Children Medical Services program participants and the public.
Ideal Candidate
Children Medical Services program participants and the public.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Social Work (in accordance with NMAC 61-31-9) and two (2) years of experience in a social work setting such as social service agencies, healthcare, medical, educational settings, mental health, home health, hospice, developmental disabilities, and other relevant experience, working with patients, clients, providers, and families. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico as a condition of continued employment.
Successful completion of Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) and successful completion of Blood-borne pathogen training within thirty (30) days of employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. Services are provided in a clinic with diverse population, many who do not speak the English language. Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm. Travel to satellite offices, meetings, training sessions, and special events with the occasional overnight stay is required.
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Agency Contact Information: Michelle Laurent (575) 528-5067 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ON-GOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
Public Health Division Southwest Region Children's Medical Services offers medical case management for eligible children from 0-21 years old with special health care needs or chronic health conditions, to include those who may not be eligible for coverage elsewhere. Children's Medical Services also manages newborn genetics and hearing screening programs and hosts many specialty care outreach clinics.
Why does the job exist?
This position will provide direct medical social work services to clientele in the Southwest Region, primarily in Dona Ana County, and may include other counties as assigned and needed. Services and concerns are addressed on an individual, family level and/or on a systems level. This position will plan, implement and provide a safety net and assurance services for children and youth with special healthcare needs. All applicants for this position must be licensed in accordance with the Social Work Practice Act, Sections 61-31-1 through 61-31-25 NMSA 1978, and 16.63.1 through 16.63.20 NMAC.
How does it get done?
This position will be responsible for:
- Providing medical case management and coordination of service delivery and advocacy for children and youth with special healthcare needs.
- Coordinating and managing specialty outreach clinics within the SW Region as necessary by working collaboratively with UNM medical providers.
- Providing outreach and engages families, clients with community providers, programs and agencies.
- Provide a complete bio-psychosocial assessment and periodic reassessment regarding client's/family's needs.
- Work collaboratively with medical, educational, vocational and human service providers.
- Provide quality assurance for maximizing billing and on-going care coordination.
- Assure the cultural and linguistic needs of clients in the community are addressed and clients receive support in navigating a highly complex, medical system and can work across healthcare agencies and insurances.
Children Medical Services program participants and the public.
Ideal Candidate
Children Medical Services program participants and the public.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Social Work (in accordance with NMAC 61-31-9) and two (2) years of experience in a social work setting such as social service agencies, healthcare, medical, educational settings, mental health, home health, hospice, developmental disabilities, and other relevant experience, working with patients, clients, providers, and families. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico as a condition of continued employment.
Successful completion of Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) and successful completion of Blood-borne pathogen training within thirty (30) days of employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. Services are provided in a clinic with diverse population, many who do not speak the English language. Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm. Travel to satellite offices, meetings, training sessions, and special events with the occasional overnight stay is required.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Michelle Laurent (575) 528-5067 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
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Who's Hiring
- Amedisys35A
- CenterWell16C
- Sutter Health12
- Optimal Care10O
- Frontpoint Health10F
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services42
- Insurance3
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Education1
- Government & Public Sector1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical social worker jobs.
- Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program
- Current state social work licensure (LSW, LCSW, or equivalent)
- Experience with discharge planning and care coordination in clinical settings
- Proficiency with electronic health records platforms such as Epic or Meditech
- Knowledge of community resources, insurance systems, and benefits navigation
- BLS or CPR certification required by many hospital and acute care employers
Tips for Your Medical Social Worker Job Search
Tailor your resume to care settings
Hospitals, hospice agencies, and outpatient clinics each look for different experience. Mirror the language in each posting, whether that's 'interdisciplinary team collaboration' or 'discharge planning,' so your resume passes automated screening for that specific setting.
Highlight your licensure prominently
Put your MSW credential and state licensure level, LSW, LCSW, or LCSW-C, near the top of your resume. Many applicant tracking systems filter by licensure type before a recruiter ever sees your file.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists medical social worker openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by care population served
Filter your search by patient population, geriatrics, pediatrics, oncology, or substance use, rather than job title alone. Roles serving the same population share competency requirements, making your application more targeted and your cover letter easier to write.
Prepare case-based answers for interviews
Interviewers in this field favor behavioral questions tied to crisis intervention, mandated reporting decisions, and family dynamics. Write out two or three specific case examples in advance, using outcome-focused language that shows what your assessment led to, not just what you observed.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Before you sign, ask directly about caseload size, documentation systems like Epic or Meditech, and on-call expectations. These details vary widely by facility and affect burnout risk as much as any other factor in a medical social worker role.
Medical Social Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most medical social workers?
The companies hiring the most medical social workers right now include Amedisys, CenterWell, and Sutter Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Michigan, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Health systems, hospice networks, and rehabilitation facilities consistently account for the bulk of open roles.
How many medical social worker jobs are remote?
About 23% of medical social worker openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is lower than many other social work specialties because most roles require in-person patient contact. Telehealth case management and utilization review positions are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a medical social worker?
You become a medical social worker by earning a Master of Social Work degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, completing supervised field placements in clinical or healthcare settings, and obtaining state licensure after graduation. Many positions also require a period of post-licensure supervised practice before you qualify for independent clinical licensure, such as the LCSW.
Can you get a medical social worker job with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level medical social worker roles exist, but they almost always require your MSW field placement hours to have been completed in a healthcare or clinical setting rather than a community or school context. Targeting case management roles at rehabilitation centers or outpatient clinics, where caseloads are structured and supervision is available, gives new graduates the strongest footing for breaking into the field.
What does the medical social worker interview process look like?
Most medical social worker interviews follow a two-stage process: an initial screening with HR or a recruiter, followed by a panel or one-on-one interview with a clinical supervisor or department director. Expect scenario-based questions on crisis assessment, discharge barriers, and family dynamics, along with questions about your documentation habits and experience with specific patient populations served by that facility.
Where can I find and apply to medical social worker jobs?
You can find and apply to medical social worker jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your licensure level, preferred care setting, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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