Travel Social Worker Behavioral Health Job

Overview
Social Worker — Behavioral Health | Travel assignment in a surgical center setting | Tuba City, AZ | Start 11/01/2026 | 13 weeks | $2,738–$2,864 per week | 36 guaranteed hours | Shift: 5x8 Rotating

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,738–$2,864 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 rotating
- Start date: 11/01/2026
- Setting: Outpatient/Inpatient social work within a surgical center environment
- Housing: Shared contractor housing available; must apply 2 weeks prior; no pets

Responsibilities
- Assess patients and develop care plans; coordinate a continuum of care to empower self-sufficiency
- Link patients to community, health care, substance use, and mental health resources; coordinate discharge planning and follow-up
- Review medical necessity for referrals to specialty services and collaborate with the care team to ensure appropriate resource use
- Communicate and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to promote safe, efficient hospitalizations and smooth transitions
- Evaluate ED patients for care coordination needs and propose outpatient discharge plans with physician approval
- Manage care for patients with abuse, chronic pain, and frequent utilization, advocating for needed resources

Requirements
- Education: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)
- Licensure/Certification: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); valid, current, unrestricted license in any state
- Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) via American Heart Association
- Experience: Minimum three (3) years in a clinical care setting; experience with discharge planning, case management, or utilization review; knowledge of electronic health record systems
- Other: Ability to work in an inpatient/outpatient surgical center environment and participate in a travel assignment

Benefits and Support
- Housing assistance: Shared contractor housing available; no pets; housing form due 2 weeks prior to start (via Medefis)
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Fast credentialing and onboarding
- Extension opportunities
- Nationwide assignments
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Orientation every 2 weeks

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.