LSW | Social Worker | 13-Week Travel Contract – Juneau, AK

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) – Psychiatric Emergency Services | Travel Assignment | Juneau, AK

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) travel opportunity in Juneau, AK providing psychiatric crisis intervention, assessment, and treatment planning in emergency and behavioral health settings.

Embark on a rewarding journey as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in Juneau, Alaska (99801). Join a dedicated Behavioral Health team providing critical psychiatric crisis evaluation and treatment planning across emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings. Juneau offers breathtaking natural scenery, vibrant community life, and endless outdoor adventure—an ideal location for your next social work job in Alaska.

Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $3,129 - $3,477
• Location: Juneau, Alaska (99801) — Alaska social work jobs / Juneau, AK behavioral health
• Position: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) – Psychiatric Emergency Services (Travel Social Worker)
• Setting: Psychiatric Emergency Services, Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 27, 2026 – July 27, 2026)
• Shifts: Variable; 8-hour day shifts; 5 shifts per week
• Hours: 40 hours/week, on-call required, weekends included
• Employment Type: Travel, On-site clinical social worker role

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a licensable behavioral sciences discipline (e.g., MSW) per Alaska regulations
• Current Alaska licensure required (LSW). Must begin initial application for temporary QAP certification within 30 days of hire; full QAP process required if extended/permanent
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience; psychiatric/behavioral health or crisis experience preferred
• BLS certification required (within 60 days of hire)
• TEAM/BERT certification required (within 90 days of hire)
• Strong documentation skills and familiarity with Meditech EMR preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric crisis evaluations, risk and suicide assessments, diagnosis, and individualized treatment planning across the service continuum
• Develop safety plans, provide referrals, and coordinate transitions of care and community resources
• Deliver individual, group, conjoint, and family counseling using a brief, solution-focused therapy model
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, mid-level providers, clinicians, and community partners to deliver evidence-based behavioral health care
• Perform case management, discharge planning, and follow-up coordination for psychiatric emergency patients
• Meet documentation standards for timeliness and accuracy using Meditech EMR and comply with hospital and CMS requirements
• Participate in hospital committees, quality improvement initiatives, and cross-disciplinary teams to enhance patient care
• May be required to float to other behavioral health areas as patient volume and service needs dictate

Join our behavioral health team in Juneau, AK for a meaningful travel social work assignment that builds your clinical experience in psychiatric emergency services. Apply now to be considered for this LSW travel opportunity—submit your resume and current licensure information today. Join our healthcare team and make an immediate impact in Alaska behavioral health.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.