Therapist Social Worker

Job Title

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Location

Anchorage, AK | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 5x8s or 4x10s | Every other weekend required | 13 or 26-week assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial and emotional support to patients and families through a consult-based service model
• Complete psychosocial assessments and develop person-centered discharge plans in alignment with policy and regulations
• Deliver brief clinical interventions, assist with resource navigation, and coordinate care across the care team
• Screen for suicidality and engage in safety planning as clinically appropriate
• Complete mandatory reports of harm in accordance with state statutes and coordinate with outside entities
• Collaborate closely with RN Case Managers and the broader care team to ensure safe and ethical discharge planning across Emergency Department, Children's, and Adult service areas

Required Qualifications

• Active Alaska LMSW license required; candidates without a license in hand may apply for an Alaska temporary LMSW license
• Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program
• Minimum 2 years of experience; acute care experience is required
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this assignment
• Proficiency with Epic EMR
• Must commit to working 3 of the following 5 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working within pediatric, PICU, NICU, or maternity care settings
• Familiarity with care management and interdisciplinary team collaboration in an inpatient environment
• Experience with safety planning and mandated reporting processes

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma facility recognized among the best hospitals in Alaska
• Scrubs provided, free parking on-site, and a collaborative care environment supporting meaningful patient outcomes