Travel Medical Social Worker - $2,700 per week in Sitka, AK

Job Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Social Services Clinician
Location: Sitka, Alaska
Department: Behavioral Health / Social Services
Facility Size: 0 49 beds
Job Type: 13-week contract
Schedule: Days, Monday Friday | 5x8s or 4x10s

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides comprehensive behavioral health and substance use services in a small hospital-based setting, supporting individuals and families across the continuum of care. This role combines diagnostic assessment, brief therapy, crisis intervention, and care coordination within an interdisciplinary team and community-based network.

• Provide screening, psychosocial assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning for clients with mental health and substance use concerns.

• Deliver brief therapy, crisis intervention, and ongoing support services using evidence-based modalities appropriate to client needs.

• Conduct mental status examinations and apply DSM diagnostic criteria to inform treatment planning and level-of-care decisions.

• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with state, federal, and organizational standards, using Meditech EMR.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, behavioral health providers, and community agencies to coordinate integrated treatment and support services.

• Provide ER crisis support and consultation during scheduled work hours when requested by medical staff.

• Coordinate discharge planning, referrals, and continuum-of-care services, including linkage to community and tribal resources.

• Active Alaska LCSW license at time of submission.

• Master s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or closely related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.

• Minimum 2 years of post-master s clinical experience in behavioral health or chemical dependency treatment.

• Current flu vaccination in accordance with facility policy.

• Ability to obtain and maintain ICPA background clearance; fingerprint cards required within one week of offer for work with Indian/Alaska Native children.

• Demonstrated skills in diagnostic assessment, crisis intervention, and case management.

• Behavioral health and chemical dependency treatment, including co-occurring disorders and integrated care approaches.

• Crisis assessment and intervention, including safety planning and coordination with emergency and community resources.

• Ethical, culturally sensitive practice with strong awareness of tribal, rural, and community contexts.

• Effective interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation, and time-management in a small-hospital environment.

• Patient advocacy and care coordination to support access, continuity, and follow-up across systems of care.

• Traveler must reside at least 50 miles from the facility.

• Housing and travel are not provided by the facility; travelers arrange their own accommodations and transportation.

• Position is covered under the Indian Child Protection Act (ICPA) due to work with Native/tribal populations.