Location: Portland, OR

Start Date: 03-09-2026

End Date: 06-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Day shift); weekend coverage: once every two weeks

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $47 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough biopsychosocial assessments to develop individualized care plans
• Provide individual counseling and therapeutic interventions to support patient recovery
• Coordinate care across disciplines and refer to community resources and rehab or long‑term care as needed
• Assist patients and families with Department of Children and Families (DCF) processes and protective services navigation
• Participate in care conferences and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes
• Document clinical encounters and treatment plans accurately in Epic
• Manage involuntary holds (5150) and participate in development of safety and treatment plans

Qualifications

• Active LCSW licensure (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) — required
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical social work experience
• Charting experience in Epic (required)
• BLS certification preferred
• Comfort and experience working in outpatient, psychiatric hospital, or acute care settings
• Experience with biopsychosocial assessments, care coordination, and crisis/involuntary holds

Education

• Master of Social Work (MSW) and active LCSW licensure (typical requirement for clinical practice)

Knowledge & Skills

• Biopsychosocial assessment and development of treatment plans
• Individual counseling, marriage and parental counseling techniques
• Care coordination, discharge planning and referrals to community resources
• Knowledge of community programs (Medicaid, Medicare, AFDC, TANF, medication assistance, food stamps)
• Familiarity with adult and child protective services, guardianship and emergency detention processes
• Understanding of adoption/foster care issues and substance use treatment options
• Strong documentation skills in Epic and collaborative communication with clinical teams

Benefits

• Generous travel support and housing assistance to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so you can focus on practice, not paperwork
• Paid Time Off to recharge and maintain your work-life balance
• Travel reimbursement and help with logistics for contract assignments
• Professional development support — keep sharpening those clinical skills
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise and voice
• Referral bonus program — bring friends, build community, earn rewards

Travel Perks: Explore Portland, OR

Explore Portland’s vibrant neighborhoods, from the legendary Powell’s City of Books to the food cart pods and craft breweries. Get outdoors with nearby Forest Park trails or day trips to the Columbia River Gorge and waterfalls, or head an hour to Mount Hood for skiing and hiking. Weekend escapes to the Oregon Coast (Cannon Beach) are easy, and the city’s live music, coffee culture, and farmers' markets make for great downtime between shifts.

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