Travel Social Worker Behavioral Health Job

OverviewSocial Worker, Behavioral Health — Lodi, California — Start date 04/06/2026 — 13-week travel assignment — $1,841-$1,968 per week — 0.0 guaranteed hours — Day shift (8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.), 40 hours per week, variable days including weekends, no call — Short Term Acute Care Hospital setting — Travel assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.Key Highlights- Weekly pay: $1,841–$1,968 per week- Contract duration: 13 weeks- Shift: Day shift, 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.; 40 hours per week- Start date: 04/06/2026- Setting: Behavioral health services within an acute care environment- Guaranteed Hours: 0.0- Days per week: Variable to include weekendsResponsibilities- Provide psychosocial assessments and develop care plans for patients within Behavioral Health in an acute care setting.- Lead discharge planning and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe transitions of care.- Deliver patient and family education, identify psychosocial barriers, and connect patients with community resources and support services.- Document outcomes, assessments, and care plans accurately in the electronic health record; maintain compliance with regulatory and facility policies.- Participate in care conferences, crisis intervention when needed, and advocacy efforts to support patient rights and safety.Requirements- Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work; in California (CA) and Hawaii (HI), MSW is required.- Experience: Minimum 1 year of acute or long-term medical setting experience; 2 years’ experience in an acute or long-term medical setting is preferred; must have worked in the submitted unit specialty within the last 3 months.- Licensure/Certification: Licensure requirements to be confirmed per Job Notes; verify during submission.- Skills: Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute care environment; strong collaboration with a multidisciplinary team; ability to manage complex psychosocial needs.- Eligibility: Must be able to work in the listed setting and follow unit-specific policies and procedures.Benefits and Support- Dedicated travel support and a responsive recruiter team- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate a smooth start- Travel logistics support and housing coordination where available- Opportunities for assignment extensions and continued placement within Behavioral Health servicesFind more opportunitiesIf this exact opening isn’t the right fit, you can explore other Social Worker roles in Behavioral Health and related settings by visiting Healthforce Healthcare LLC’s careers site at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply. The team can help connect you with additional travel and permanent opportunities that match your experience and preferences.PAY DISCLAIMERPlease note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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