Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Mount Vernon, Washington
Skagit Valley Hospital

Job Opportunity: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Location

• Mount Vernon, Washington

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Schedule

• Day shift, typically 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (5 days a week, 8 hours per day)
• May occasionally work 12-hour shifts (8:30 AM to 9:00 PM) if assigned to the Emergency Department
• Weekend work required every third weekend
• No on-call required
• Floating within scope of practice as needed

Job Requirements

• Start date: ASAP
• Must have completed a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree
• Must hold either the Washington State Social Worker Independent Clinical License (LICSW) or Associate Independent Clinical License (LICSW-A)
• Minimum 2 years of experience working as a social worker in Washington State
• Knowledge of basic Medicare rules is required
• First-time travel social workers are accepted
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical records system preferred

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years
• Education verification required; if education was completed outside the U.S., documentation of equivalency is necessary
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tdap vaccine or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
  • Documentation of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination (mask required if declined during flu season)
• Two professional references completed within 1 year of start
• Photo for badge required
• Completion of facility-specific confidentiality, crime disclosure, conflict of interest, and compliance documents
• Medication and competency exams as applicable

Notes

• Locals are allowed to apply
• Block scheduling may be discussed during the interview
• Floating assignments will be within the scope of social work practice

This position is ideal for social workers licensed in Washington State with at least 2 years of local experience, looking for a short-term travel contract with a reputable healthcare facility.