About This Position
Join our team as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker on a 13-week travel contract in Anchorage, AK, supporting adult patients in a psychiatric acute care setting.
Position Details
- Employment type: Travel/contract
- Unit: Psychiatric Acute Adult
- Schedule: Day shift, five 8-hour shifts, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Start date: December 14, 2026
Responsibilities
Provide clinical social work services for adult psychiatric patients, contributing to assessment, treatment, and coordinated care throughout the patient journey.
Requirements
- Licensure and certifications: LCSW and BLS.
- Psychiatric hospital skills: 5150/involuntary holds; complete intake and admission screenings; participate in treatment plan development; perform biopsychosocial assessments; provide patient and family education, support, and advocacy; collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support continuity of care.
- Protective services and legal knowledge: Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, emergency detention, guardianship, and Power of Attorney.
- Professional knowledge: Advance Directives; high-risk intervention for patient vulnerability or safety risk; cultural issues; and patients with communication problems, including hearing or speech (required).
- Assessment: Assess response to treatment; collect and analyze patient information; conduct initial evaluations; develop plans of care to meet patient and caregiver needs; develop problem lists; establish and revise goals; use the Geriatric Depression Scale and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE); review health history.
- Care coordination: Assist patients with navigating the Department of Children and Families (DCF) process (required); collaborative care; coordinate home care services and equipment following discharge (required); coordinate quality care in a cost-effective manner (required); coordinate with internal and external team members; document pertinent information to facilitate care coordination; participate in care conferences; refer to other disciplines and resources; refer to rehabilitation and long-term care facilities (required).
- Disease processes: Dementia (required) and psychiatric disorders.
- Documentation and communication: Discharge summaries; documentation according to the plan of care; documentation of care delivery, plans, and goals; documentation of patient and caregiver teaching and learning; documentation reflecting understanding of coverage criteria; document patient response.
- Specialized knowledge: Drug and alcohol use and treatment options; suicide, homicide, and self-harm.
- Education: Educate patients and caregivers to facilitate discharge; provide or reinforce individualized patient and caregiver education.
- Acute hospital experience: Emergency Department (required), Medical-Surgical (required), Pediatrics (required), and Psychiatric.
- Counseling and therapy: Facilitate discharge and contingency planning; family therapy; group therapy (required); individual counseling; long-range planning and decision-making; parental counseling (required); crisis intervention.
Compensation & Why Quick2Hire
The hourly rate is $53.00–$63.00. Quick2Hire is your staffing partner, with a dedicated recruiter supporting you throughout the assignment, reliable weekly pay, and per diem shifts available for extra flexibility.
This healthcare facility is a cornerstone of medical excellence in the region, offering a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the diverse needs of the community. With a focus on patient-centered care, the facility provides primary care, urgent care, and specialized services such as cardiopulmonary testing, diagnostic imaging, and a state-of-the-art birthing center. The facility's commitment to compassionate care is evident in its extensive behavioral health and chemical dependency programs, ensuring holistic support for patients. Additionally, the presence of the Otto Klein Cancer Center and a robust orthopedics department highlights its dedication to specialized and advanced medical treatments.
Located in the picturesque town of Polson, MT, the facility serves a vibrant community nestled along the shores of Flathead Lake. This location offers healthcare professionals the unique opportunity to work in a serene environment that balances professional growth with quality of life. The facility is part of a not-for-profit Catholic health care ministry, emphasizing its mission to provide accessible, high-quality care while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. With a commitment to innovation and community well-being, this healthcare facility is an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of Montana.
Experience
- At least 1 year of experience.
- Community hospital experience preferred.
- Travel experience is not required.
- Epic charting system experience required.
