Allied Health - Social Worker

Details

Client Name
Providence Alaska Medical Center

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Allied

Profession
Allied Health

Specialty
Social Worker

Job ID
38125857

Job Title
Allied Health - Social Worker

Weekly Pay
$2100.5


Shift Details

Shift
10 hour days

Scheduled Hours
40


Job Order Details

Start Date
10/26/2026

End Date
01/25/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Job Title: Medical Social Worker
Job Summary:
The Medical Social Worker provides psychosocial support to patients and families facing acute, chronic, or terminal medical conditions. They collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure the emotional, financial, and social needs of patients are addressed during treatment and recovery.

Key Responsibilities:
Assess patients' social, emotional, and environmental needs.

Provide counseling and crisis intervention to patients and families.

Assist in discharge planning, including referrals to community resources and services (e.g., home health care, transportation, housing).

Educate patients and families on healthcare processes and coping strategies.

Advocate for patient needs with the interdisciplinary medical team.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and care plans.

Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to ensure comprehensive treatment.

Address issues related to abuse, neglect, substance use, mental health, and trauma, as applicable.

Support patients and families in understanding and completing advance directives and end-of-life planning.

Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.

Work Settings:
Hospitals

Clinics

Long-term care facilities

Home health agencies

Hospice and palliative care

Rehabilitation centers

Licensure & Certification Requirements by State (U.S.):
Medical Social Workers are typically required to hold a Master's in Social Work (MSW) and be licensed or certified, depending on the state. Here's a general overview:

States That Require Licensure for Medical Social Workers (Most Common License: LCSW or LMSW):
All 50 U.S. states regulate social work practice, but the type of license required and the title vary. In general:

LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker): Required for clinical roles in almost all states.

LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker): Often sufficient for non-clinical medical settings.

Some states allow provisional or associate licenses for those working under supervision.

Examples by State:
StateLicense RequiredNotes
CaliforniaLCSWMust be licensed through the Board of Behavioral Sciences
TexasLMSW or LCSWLMSW sufficient for hospital settings
New YorkLMSW or LCSWLMSW required for most hospital roles
FloridaLCSWRequired for clinical roles; registered intern status acceptable for supervision
IllinoisLSW or LCSWLSW acceptable for non-clinical roles
GeorgiaLMSW or LCSWLMSW required at minimum
OhioLSW or LISWLSW for general roles, LISW for advanced practice
PennsylvaniaLSW or LCSWLSW for hospitals, LCSW for therapy
MassachusettsLCSW or LICSWLICSW needed for independent clinical roles
North CarolinaLCSWA, LCSWLCSWA for associate level, working toward LCSW
Note: Scope of practice and supervision requirements vary widely. Always verify with your state's Board of Social Work.


Client Details

Address
3200 Providence Dr

City
Anchorage

State
AK

Zip Code
99508


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