Social Worker - LICSW

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) – Inpatient Psychiatric Services

Join our healthcare team as an inpatient psychiatric social worker in Rutland, Vermont. We are seeking a compassionate Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with strong clinical judgment, crisis intervention skills, and experience supporting patients in a healthcare setting. This on-site 13-week opportunity offers qualified social workers the chance to provide clinical care in a collaborative behavioral health environment near Vermont’s scenic Green Mountains.

Social Work Job Details

• Location: Rutland, Vermont
• Healthcare Setting: Inpatient psychiatric services
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,832–$2,035
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner preferred

LICSW Job Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree
• Active Vermont Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) license by the start date
• At least two years of professional social work experience
• Experience providing medical crisis intervention
• At least one year of experience in a healthcare setting; two to five years is preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Certification in a nationally recognized behavioral health de-escalation program
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, documentation, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker Responsibilities

• Provide clinical social work services to patients receiving inpatient psychiatric care
• Complete psychosocial assessments and identify patient needs, safety risks, and available support systems
• Provide crisis intervention, therapeutic support, and de-escalation during behavioral or medical crises
• Develop and support individualized treatment and care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team
• Coordinate referrals, community resources, and discharge planning to promote safe transitions of care
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic medical record
• Advocate for patient needs while maintaining professional, ethical, confidentiality, and safety standards

Apply now for this LICSW social work opportunity in Rutland, Vermont, and join a team supporting patients through inpatient psychiatric 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.