Social Worker - LCSW

Travel Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Behavioral Health Jobs in Olympia, WA

Join our healthcare team as a Behavioral Health LCSW in Olympia, Washington, providing inpatient social work care on a 13-week travel assignment. Make a meaningful difference for patients on a locked behavioral health unit while delivering comprehensive clinical services across the behavioral health continuum, from assessment and treatment planning through counseling, group therapy, ongoing interventions, and discharge planning. Olympia is Washington’s scenic capital city, known for its welcoming community, access to Puget Sound, and abundant outdoor recreation.

Travel Social Work Job Details

• Specialty: Behavioral Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Healthcare Setting: Short-term acute care hospital; locked inpatient behavioral health unit
• Location: Olympia, Washington
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,591–$1,767
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts
• Shifts per Week: 5
• Hours per Week: 40
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Behavioral Health LCSW Job Requirements

• Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license required
• At least 1 year of professional social work experience, preferably in behavioral health, inpatient psychiatry, or an acute care setting
• Graduate degree in social work from an accredited program
• Demonstrated ability to complete behavioral health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Experience providing individual counseling, group therapy, crisis intervention, and other therapeutic services
• Strong understanding of patient safety, suicide precautions, confidentiality, and clinical documentation standards
• Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and maintain professionalism in a high-acuity environment

Behavioral Health Social Worker Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments for patients admitted to the locked inpatient unit
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and the interdisciplinary care team
• Provide individual counseling, group therapy, crisis-oriented interventions, and other therapeutic services
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment approaches based on changing clinical needs
• Support patients presenting with suicidal ideation and other acute behavioral health concerns while following stringent safety precautions
• Maintain awareness of contraband protocols and contribute to a safe, structured therapeutic milieu
• Coordinate patient care with nurses, providers, case managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Provide discharge planning, care coordination, referrals, and continuity-of-care support
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in EPIC
• Promote patient engagement in treatment and participation in the group milieu setting

Apply now to pursue this Behavioral Health LCSW travel assignment in Olympia, Washington, and join a team dedicated to compassionate inpatient behavioral health care.

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.