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Licensed Social Worker (LICSW or LMHC)

Start Date: January 26, 2026

Compensation:

+ Local Rate: $65/hr

+ Travel Package: $2,560 weekly gross

Schedule: 3x12s(Day 10:00am-10:30pm or Night 10:00pm-10:30am)

Please note: We are looking to fill six (6) openings for this facility.

Position Overview

We are seeking Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers (LICSW) orLicensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) to join the launch team for a new 23 - Hour Evaluation & Treatment Center in Chehalis, WA.

Clinicians will play a pivotal role in providing rapid, trauma - informedcrisis intervention, short - term stabilization, and comprehensive clinicalassessment to individuals experiencing acute psychiatric or emotionaldistress.

This fast - paced treatment model requires strong clinicaljudgment, adaptability, and confidence working in high - acuity behavioral - healthenvironments, including Psychiatric Emergency Services (Psych ER), InpatientPsychiatry (IP Psych), crisis stabilization units, or similar settings.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure that eachpatient receives timely evaluation, risk management, and a safe, clinicallyappropriate disposition within the 23 - hour care window.

Key Responsibilities

+ Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and diagnostic assessments, including risk evaluations and individualized stabilization plans.

+ Provide crisis intervention, de - escalation, and rapid stabilization for patients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms or emotional crises.

+ Deliver evidence - based therapeutic interventions, including CBT, DBT - informed skills, and other brief - intervention models appropriate for short - stay environments.

+ Apply trauma - informed care principles to maintain patient safety, reduce distress, and promote emotional stability.

+ Collaborate with psychiatrists, RNs, counselors, peer support, and interdisciplinary partners on treatment planning and medication evaluation.

+ Develop and implement safety plans and short - term clinical goals aligned with rapid stabilization.

+ Coordinate safe and appropriate discharge planning, including referrals to outpatient therapy, inpatient psychiatry, SUD treatment, crisis services, or community supports.

+ Complete timely and accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and clinical progress in the EHR.

+ Participate in team huddles, clinical reviews, and workflow development to support cohesive care and successful launch of the new center.

Preferred Skills & Clinical Competencies

+ Skilled in trauma - informed care, ensuring patient safety and emotional regulation throughout treatment.

+ Proficient in CBT, DBT, and other evidence - based therapeutic modalities used in crisis stabilization.

+ Experienced in comprehensive intake assessments, diagnostic formulation, and treatment planning.

+ Strong background in high - acuity psychiatric settings, including Psych ER and IP Psych.

+ Experience working with law enforcement and first responders, including managing patients brought in by police.

+ Prior experience opening new behavioral - health units, wards, or Evaluation & Treatment centers is a significant plus.

Team & Work Environment Qualities

Clinicianswho excel in this setting typically demonstrate:

+ Strong teamwork and communication

+ A positive, solutions - focused attitude

+ Leadership qualities and comfort supporting new workflows

+ A process - improvement mindset

+ High levels of resilience, adaptability, and professional grit

+ Ability to thrive in a fast - paced, newly launching behavioral - health environment

Minimum Requirements

+ Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE - accredited program (required)

or equivalent master’s degree for LMHC credentialing

+ Active, unrestricted LICSW or LMHC license in Washington State

+ Minimum one year of recent behavioral - health experience

+ Current CPR certification (as applicable)

+ TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest X - ray per facility/state requirements

+ Health certificate in accordance with contract/regulatory standards

+ Must meet all federal, state, and local employment/compliance requirements

+ Must be at least 18 years of age

Why This Opportunity?

+ Highly competitive compensation packages for both local and travel clinicians

+ Opportunity to join a brand - new, high - acuity behavioral - health unit

+ Work alongside your new team during New Employee Orientation before opening

+ Meaningful impact providing stabilization and coordinated care for vulnerable patients

+ Beautiful Chehalis, WA location with community - centered behavioral - health initiatives

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ 401(k) savings plan

+ Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.