Travel Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - $50 per hour in Portland, OR
Company: United Health Care Staffing
Location: Happy Valley
Posted on: March 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Licensed Social Worker Location: Portland, OR Agency: United
Health Care Staffing Pay: $50 per hour Shift Information: Days
Contract Duration: 16 Days Start Date: 3/9/2026 About the Position
LCSW - Social Worker Location: Portland, OR Start Date: 03-09-2026
End Date: 06-29-2026 Contract Type: Travel Contract Shift Type:
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Day shift); weekend coverage:
once every two weeks Hours per Week: 40 Candidate Pay Rate: $50 per
hour About United Health Care Staffing At United Health Care
Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be
more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing
professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting,
rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for
a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers
your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your
day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics
while you focus on what you do best helping people heal. Roles &
Responsibilities Conduct thorough biopsychosocial assessments to
develop individualized care plans Provide individual counseling and
therapeutic interventions to support patient recovery Coordinate
care across disciplines and refer to community resources and rehab
or long?term care as needed Assist patients and families with
Department of Children and Families (DCF) processes and protective
services navigation Participate in care conferences and collaborate
with the interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes Document
clinical encounters and treatment plans accurately in Epic Manage
involuntary holds (5150) and participate in development of safety
and treatment plans Qualifications Active LCSW licensure (Licensed
Clinical Social Worker) — required Minimum of 1 year of clinical
social work experience Charting experience in Epic (required) BLS
certification preferred Comfort and experience working in
outpatient, psychiatric hospital, or acute care settings Experience
with biopsychosocial assessments, care coordination, and
crisis/involuntary holds Education Master of Social Work (MSW) and
active LCSW licensure (typical requirement for clinical practice)
Knowledge & Skills Biopsychosocial assessment and development of
treatment plans Individual counseling, marriage and parental
counseling techniques Care coordination, discharge planning and
referrals to community resources Knowledge of community programs
(Medicaid, Medicare, AFDC, TANF, medication assistance, food
stamps) Familiarity with adult and child protective services,
guardianship and emergency detention processes Understanding of
adoption/foster care issues and substance use treatment options
Strong documentation skills in Epic and collaborative communication
with clinical teams Benefits Generous travel support and housing
assistance to help you settle in quickly Medical, dental & vision
coverage to keep you and your family healthy Licensure assistance &
reimbursement so you can focus on practice, not paperwork Paid Time
Off to recharge and maintain your work-life balance Travel
reimbursement and help with logistics for contract assignments
Professional development support — keep sharpening those clinical
skills A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your
expertise and voice Referral bonus program — bring friends, build
community, earn rewards Travel Perks: Explore Portland, OR Explore
Portland’s vibrant neighborhoods, from the legendary Powell’s City
of Books to the food cart pods and craft breweries. Get outdoors
with nearby Forest Park trails or day trips to the Columbia River
Gorge and waterfalls, or head an hour to Mount Hood for skiing and
hiking. Weekend escapes to the Oregon Coast (Cannon Beach) are
easy, and the city’s live music, coffee culture, and farmers'
markets make for great downtime between shifts. Apply Now Ready to
start your next adventure as a LCSW - Social Worker? Let's get you
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