Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
Location: Onawa, IA
Start Date: 02-17-2026
End Date: 02-24-2026
Contract Type: Perm
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, Day shift (specific start/end times not provided)
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 psychosocial assessments to understand each patient’s strengths and needs
- Develop individualized treatment plans that are practical, evidence-based, and person-centered
- Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions for depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and adjustment disorders
- Collaborate closely with primary care providers, nurses, and behavioral health colleagues to coordinate whole-person care
- Provide care across the lifespan with sensitivity to rural and underserved community needs
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation that supports care continuity and compliance
- Coordinate referrals and community resources to ensure patients get the support they need
- Participate in team meetings and quality improvement efforts to enhance patient outcomes
Qualifications
- Active LISW license in Iowa (required)
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program (required)
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical social work experience preferred
- Experience working in rural or medically underserved settings is a strong plus
- Comfort working as part of an integrated care team and coordinating with primary care
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills
Education
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
Knowledge & Skills
- Psychosocial assessment and clinical decision-making
- Treatment planning and individualized care approaches
- Evidence-based therapeutic interventions (CBT, trauma-informed care, etc.)
- Behavioral health treatment across depression, anxiety, trauma, and SUD
- Care coordination and integrated care collaboration
- Clinical documentation best practices and compliance
- Ability to engage patients across the lifespan with cultural sensitivity
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
- Paid Time Off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
- 401K retirement savings plan to help secure your future
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement for continuing education
- Professional development and CEU support to grow your skills
- A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical expertise
- Flexible scheduling conversations where possible to fit life
- Referral program and other non-monetary recognition programs
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
Hashtags
#LISWJobs #OnawaIAJobs #BehavioralHealthJobs #MentalHealthCareers #UHCCareers #SocialWorkJobs #RuralHealth #ClinicalSocialWork #MSWJobs #HealthcareJobs