Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Burlingame, CA
Travel Nurses, Inc.
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Location

• Burlingame, California

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Job Description

• LCSW required to be cross-trained on all units to work as needed.
• Floating to various units based on need.
• Variable start times between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
• Work schedule includes every other weekend.
• Shift options: Day shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM) or Evening shift (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM).
• 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in California.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
• Experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including Social Security trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually.
• Education verification required unless highest education is high school.
• Sex offender search must be run within 90 days of start.
• FACIS Level 3 search required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana due to CA law).
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps.
• Work history verification for up to 7 years required.
• Two professional references required (within 3 years of hire).

Certifications and Training

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC).
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (verify with employer).
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, confidentiality agreement, vendor training, code of conduct, overpayment refund policy, and regulatory orientation prior to start.
• TB Screening Questionnaire required within 90 days of start and renewed annually.
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start and renewed annually (specific mask types accepted).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray required within 90 days of start; annual renewal required.
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start and renewed annually.

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be flexible to float to various units as needed.
• Background checks and certifications have specific expiration and renewal requirements.
• Religious and medical exemptions for immunizations and fit testing may be considered but require facility-specific documentation and approval.
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific regulatory and compliance documentation prior to start.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this LCSW travel contract position in California.