Travel Social Work - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - $2,387 per week

Job description

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a Social Work Licensed Clinical Social Worker for a travel job in Anchorage, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Discipline: Social Work

Start Date: 10/19/2026

Duration: 26 weeks

40 hours per week

Shift: 10 hours, days

Employment Type: Travel

LMSW

AK license in required but candidates without a license in hand can apply for a temp license. Candidates should apply for LMSW temp license.

MUST HAVE ACUTE CARE EXPERIENCE

Assignment Length - 26 or 13 Weeks

Start Date:ASAP

Shift: 5x8s or 4x10s

Years of Experience: 2

First Timers Accepted: No

Certs REQ: LMSW

Skills REQ: Per UD

Is on-call REQ: No

Weekend REQ:Yes - every other

Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs?: If needed may float to like units

Open to accommodating block schedule?: No

Locals Accepted: No - Candidates perm address must be at least 50 miles from facility

Pending License Accepted: Yes

RTO Restrictions: Time off approved on an individual basis upon offer. All RTO must be included in submittal

Guaranteed Hours: 72 Hours per 2 weeks - Traveler can be called off for 1, 18-hour shift per 2 weeks

Unit Information

Care Management Social Work provides psychosocial/emotional support to patients and families. Social Work is a consult based service. Clinicians complete psychosocial assessments and identify appropriate discharge plans from a person centered approach and in alignment with policy and regulations. Social Work Clinicians provide brief clinical interventions as appropriate, assisting with resource navigation and coordination of care, screen for suicidality and engage in safety planning as appropriate, complete appropriate reports of harm based on state statutes, and coordinate with outside entities.

SW is split into three areas, Emergency Department, Children's, and Adult teams. The Children's Hospital team supports pediatrics, PICU, NICU and maternity units while the Adult team focuses on all inpatient units with patients over the age of 18.

Clinicians work closely with RN Case Managers and the care team to coordinate and carry out safe and ethical discharge plans.

Degree can be any master's social work degree as long as it's from a CWSE accredited school of social work. CWSE accredited schools can be found at this site: />

AK license in required but candidates without a license in hand can apply for a temp license. Candidates should apply for LMSW temp license.

FACILITY INFORMATION

Type of Facility: Acute Hospital

Magnet/Teaching/Level Trauma: Magnet Facility, Level II Trauma, USNWR Best Hospital in Alaska

Total Staffed Beds: 407

Scrub Color: Provided

Charting: Epic

Parking Cost: Parking is free

HIRING PROFILE

Years of Experience: 2 years

Note: Preferred minimum 2 years of experience

Patient Ratio Experience: -

Charting System: Preferred, Epic

Teaching Hospital Experience: -

Community Hospital Experience: -

LTAC Experience: -

Trauma Level I Experience: -

Trauma Level II Experience: -

Travel Experience Required: No

Note: Prefer traveler with experience

CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

LCSW*

LMSW

LMSW/MSW

MSW

REQUESTED SKILL SET

Nursing Home

Admissions*

Arrange Transfers to Physician Appointments and Discharge Home*

Complete All Paperwork and Accountability Reports*

Discharge Planning*

Facilitate Social and Psychological Well-Being of Nursing Home Residents*

Plan of Care*

Knowledge of Specialized Areas

Adoption / Foster Care*

Drug/Alcohol Use and Treatment Options

Suicide/Homicide/Self-Harm*

Knowledge of Protective Services

Adult Protective Services

Child Protective Services

Emergency Detention*

Guardianship

Power of Attorney

Hospice

Advance Directives

Professional Knowledge and Skills

Advance Directives

Americans with Disabilities Act*

High-Risk Intervention – Patient Vulnerability or Safety Risk*

Knowledge of Cultural Issues

NASW Code of Ethics/Standards of Home Health Care

Patients with Communication Problems (Hearing, Speech)*

Knowledge of Community Programs – Income/Insurance

AFDC (Aid to Families with Dependent Children)

Food Stamps

HMOs

Housing Charities

Medicaid

Medical Transportation

Medicare

Medication Assistance

Prior Authorization

Social Security

TANF (Temporary Aid for Needy Families)

Knowledge of Community-Based Service Programs

Agency on Aging

HCBS (Home and Community Based Services)

Medicare Waiver

Veterans Choice Program (VCP)

Assessment

Assess Response to Treatment*

Biopsychosocial Assessment

Clock Drawing Dementia Screen*

Conduct Initial Evaluation

Develop Plan of Care to Meet Patient/Caregiver Needs

Development of Problem List*

Geriatric Depression Scale*

Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)*

Review of Health History

Care Coordination

Assists Patients with Navigating the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Process*

Collaborative Care

Coordinate Services to Home Care and Equipment Following Discharge*

Coordinates Quality Care in a Cost-Effective Manner*

Coordinates with Internal and External Team Members*

Documents Pertinent Information to Facilitate Care Coordination

Participates in Care Conference Activities*

Refers to Other Disciplines/Resources

Refers to Rehab and Long-Term Care Facilities

Supervises Staff Effectively and Efficiently*

Knowledge of Major Disease Processes

Cancer*

CHF*

COPD*

Dementia*

Diabetes*

HIV/AIDS*

Immune Deficiency*

Neurological Disorders*

Paralysis*

Psychiatric Disorders*

Stroke*

Case Management / Utilization Review

Care Coordination*

Discharge Planning*

Plan of Care

Prior Authorizations

Worker's Compensation Case Management*

Work Settings

Case Management

Hospice*

Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC)*

LTC/Nursing Homes*

Outpatient Clinic*

Physician Offices/Private Practice*

Psychiatric Hospital*

Rehab*

Short-Term Acute Care Inpatient Medical Social Worker

Documentation / Communication

Documentation According to Plan of Care

Documentation of Care Delivery, Plan, Goals, etc.

Documentation of Patient/Caregiver Teaching/Learning

Documentation Reflects Understanding of Coverage Criteria

Documents Patient Response

Education

Educates Patient/Caregiver to Facilitate Discharge

Provide/Reinforce Individualized Patient/Caregiver Education*

Acute Hospital

Emergency Department*

ICU*

L&D/Mother-Baby*

Medical Surgical*

NICU*

Pediatrics*

Psychiatric*

Counseling / Therapy

Facilitate Discharge and Contingency Planning

Family Therapy*

Long-Range Planning and Decision Making

Parental Counseling*

Provide Crisis Intervention

Understanding and Utilization of Short-Term Therapy*

Additional Skills

Strong Clinical Foundation

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About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.

Worksite address

anchorage, AK, 99507, US

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