Social Worker - LICSW Days

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) – Emergency Department Social Worker – Day Shift – Spokane, WA

Overview

Join our Spokane, Washington healthcare team as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) providing emergency behavioral health services for adults and children. Make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced emergency department setting by conducting crisis risk assessments, collaborating with multidisciplinary care teams, and helping patients and families navigate critical moments. This on-site contract opportunity offers the chance to work in a large teaching hospital and Level II trauma environment. Spokane is a welcoming Inland Northwest community known for its scenic surroundings, outdoor recreation, vibrant neighborhoods, and access to a variety of cultural and lifestyle amenities.

Job Details

• Location: Spokane, Washington
• Healthcare Setting: Adult and Pediatric Emergency Department within a large teaching hospital and Level II trauma environment
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,663–$1,848
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Assignment Length: 26 weeks; 13-week assignments may also be considered
• Schedule: Day shifts, 10 hours per shift, 4 shifts per week
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend, including Saturday and Sunday coverage
• On-Call: Not required
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Additional Information: The role may float between units and, when overstaffed, may provide the same behavioral health services at another nearby hospital location

LICSW Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience conducting crisis risk assessments
• Experience providing behavioral health services to both adult and pediatric populations
• Active Washington licensure as an Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), or an associate-level license that meets assignment requirements
• Qualified Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists may also be considered
• Washington licensure pending at the time of submission may be accepted
• Hospital or emergency department social work experience preferred
• Strong crisis intervention, clinical assessment, communication, and electronic medical record documentation skills
• Ability to work day shifts, every other weekend, and float between clinical units as needed

Emergency Department Social Worker Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive crisis risk assessments for adult and pediatric patients in the emergency department
• Evaluate safety concerns, psychosocial needs, and disposition recommendations
• Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and appropriate referrals for patients and families
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, behavioral health professionals, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team
• Support care planning, discharge coordination, and connection to community resources
• Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough clinical documentation in the electronic medical record
• Float between units or nearby hospital locations when operational needs require

Apply now for this Licensed Clinical Social Worker opportunity and join a leading emergency behavioral health team in Spokane, Washington.

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.