Travel LCSW - Full Time Contract

Make a meaningful impact as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Joshua Tree, CA. We are seeking an experienced LCSW who will advocate for patients to help them gain access to resources while addressing mental health, addiction, and trauma-related needs. Combine clinical expertise with compassionate case management in a hospital setting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• Two years of supervised clinical experience providing mental health or behavioral health services.
• Current LCSW license in good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Experience with hospital-based case management and discharge planning.
• Clinical skills in psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, and care coordination across interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems used for documentation in acute care settings.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required facility credentials and background checks for hospital staff.
• Preferred: Experience working in rural or desert healthcare environments and familiarity with community resource networks in San Bernardino County.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital.
• Shift name: Days.
• Shift details: Days 0700-1930.
• Department: Case Management.
• Standard full-time hours: 40 per week.
• Assignment length: 13 week assignment.
• Start: ASAP (start window includes early April 2026).

Location Highlights

Joshua Tree, CA offers unique outdoor and cultural attractions within driving distance. The town sits adjacent to Joshua Tree National Park with world-class rock climbing and hiking within minutes of local lodging. Downtown Joshua Tree and the nearby community of Twentynine Palms offer galleries, music venues, and artisan shops within a 10–25 minute drive, supporting an arts-oriented, small-town lifestyle. Greater Palm Springs and Interstate 10 are roughly 45–60 minutes away, providing access to airports, major shopping, and regional dining. Local recreation includes stargazing at national park viewpoints and off-road trails for desert exploration, suitable for clinicians seeking an active, outdoor-oriented assignment with accessible urban amenities within an hour’s commute.

Benefits Designed for Traveling LCSW’s

We value your commitment to patient care. The role includes access to comprehensive benefits and support for travel assignments.

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) match options.
• Recruiter support available by phone, text, and email.
• Referral incentives and travel and license reimbursement programs.
• Housing support options for travel clinicians.

Impacting Patient Care

Join a hospital case management team to provide clinical social work services that support patient transitions, community linkage, and interdisciplinary care. You will work with diverse patient populations and contribute to measurable improvements in care coordination and outcomes.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to an inclusive workplace.