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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Local Rate: $65/hr

Travel Package: $2,560 weekly gross

Schedule: 3×12s (Day or Night Shifts)

Assignment Length: 13-week contract

Estimated Start Date: 1/26/26

Position Summary

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) plays a key role within the behavioral-health team, providing comprehensive psychosocial support, crisis intervention, and evidence-based therapeutic services to individuals across the continuum of care. The LCSW collaborates closely with multidisciplinary partners to support assessment, treatment planning, patient advocacy, and the coordination of safe and effective care.

The clinician applies trauma-informed practices to promote patient safety, emotional regulation, and long-term recovery. This position requires strong clinical judgment, advanced communication skills, and experience working within high-acuity psychiatric environments, including crisis stabilization units, inpatient psychiatry, or psychiatric emergency settings.

Key Responsibilities

+ Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and intake assessments, including risk evaluations and development of individualized treatment plans.

+ Provide crisis intervention, stabilization support, and safety planning for individuals in acute psychiatric or emotional distress.

+ Deliver counseling using evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

+ Utilize trauma-informed care principles to support patient well-being and promote emotional safety throughout treatment.

+ Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, counselors, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate ongoing care and discharge planning.

+ Document assessments, interventions, and progress notes accurately in the electronic health record.

+ Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and quality-of-care discussions to support cohesive patient care delivery.

Minimum Requirements

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

+ Active, unrestricted LCSW license in the state of practice (required).

+ Minimum one year of recent social-work experience (behavioral-health preferred).

+ Current CPR certification (as applicable).

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

+ Current health certificate in accordance with contract or regulatory standards.

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

+ Must be at least 18 years of age.

Why This Opportunity?

+ Competitive compensation for both local and travel clinicians.

+ Opportunity to support a behavioral-health program serving high-acuity psychiatric populations.

+ Opportunity to join a brand-new unit, meet your team, and train together during New Employee Orientation prior to opening.

+ Begin your next professional assignment in Chehalis, WA and make a meaningful impact on patient well-being.

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.