Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Sacramento, California
Sutter Health Center for Psychiatry

Job Opportunity: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Location: Sacramento, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift options:

  • 4 days per week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
  • 3 days per week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Alternate scheduling:

  • Week 1: Tuesday to Friday
  • Week 2: Wednesday to Friday

Required Qualifications

• Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in California
• Minimum of 1 year of Licensed Clinical Social Worker experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC only)
• Must meet all background check requirements (see Background Checks section)

Background Checks & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including:

  • Social Security trace with all aliases
  • County searches for all locations lived/worked/schooled in last 7 years
  • Nationwide sex offender search (within 90 days of start)
  • Education verification (highest level achieved)
  • FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
• Motor Vehicle Report if driving is required (not applicable here)
• Transcript/Diploma verification as needed
• State-specific Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List search if FACIS III cannot be run

Certifications & Training

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification required for Behavioral Health LVN/LPNs at this facility (verify if applicable)
• Additional certifications may be required based on position specifics (verify with recruiter)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must clear candidate for work)
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply)
• Immunizations and/or proof of immunity required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Tuberculosis screening (negative test within 90 days, annual renewal required)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B (series or signed declination)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30) or signed declination
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)

Documentation & Compliance

• Must complete and sign facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Job description acknowledgment
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • General Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
  • Vendor Training (2024 or 2025 depending on contract date)
  • Code of Conduct (2024 or 2025 depending on contract date)
  • Overpayment Refund Policy (2024 or 2025 depending on contract date)
  • Conditional Offer of Employment Attestation
  • TB Screening Questionnaire (signed by candidate and healthcare provider)
  • Religious accommodation forms if applicable (for facial hair or vaccine exemptions)

Employment History & References

• Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps
• Employment verification for up to 7 years required, including explanation of any gaps over 30 days
• 2 professional references required for clinical and allied health candidates (within last 3 years)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be renewed annually (Aya candidates only)
• Competency exams may be required as applicable to the profession
• Photo for badge required for per diem workers only
• Personal or auto insurance only required if position involves driving (not applicable here)

This position offers a travel contract opportunity for Licensed Clinical Social Workers with required licensure and certifications, comprehensive background and health screenings, and compliance with facility-specific policies and immunization standards.