Location: Anchorage, AK

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts, typically 3x12 (07:00 AM - 07:30 PM), includes every-other-weekend; note: a 4x10 night schedule is also referenced as an alternate night option

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $57 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 and psychosocial assessments to guide patient care and discharge planning
• Develop person-centered discharge plans in collaboration with RN case managers and the interdisciplinary team
• Provide brief clinical interventions, crisis intervention, and suicide screening with safety planning as appropriate
• Coordinate care and community resources to ensure safe transitions from the ED to home or other settings
• Document assessments, care plans, and patient interactions clearly and in Epic according to facility standards
• Complete mandated reports of harm per state statutes and liaise with protective services when needed
• Participate in care conferences and refer to internal and external resources to support patient needs
• Support pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations across Emergency Department needs as part of consult-based social work

Qualifications

• LMSW or LCSW required; AK license required (pending AK license accepted)
• Master of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited school
• Minimum 1 year of experience; acute hospital/acute care experience is required
• ER experience preferred and experience with ER care management is a plus
• Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs and provide weekend coverage (every-other-weekend)
• Must be able to submit all RTO restrictions with submittal; local candidates not accepted (candidate permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility)
• Comfortable working with diverse age groups including pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Familiarity with Epic charting is preferred

Education

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited school; LMSW or LCSW licensure in Alaska (pending OK)

Knowledge & Skills

• Psychosocial assessment and biopsychosocial evaluation
• Discharge planning and care coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Crisis intervention, suicide screening, and safety planning
• Community resource navigation including Medicaid, Medicare, and local assistance programs
• Documentation best practices and clear communication in Epic
• Knowledge of protective services, adult and child protective protocols, and emergency detention
• Familiarity with common major disease processes (CHF, COPD, dementia, diabetes, psychiatric disorders)
• Ability to provide culturally sensitive care and adhere to NASW code of ethics

Benefits

• Housing support and local travel assistance to make your move easier
• Comprehensive onboarding and Epic charting access to get you up to speed quickly
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required AK licensure steps
• Free parking and provided scrub color so you can focus on patients, not logistics
• Paid time off opportunities to recharge between contracts
• A collaborative team environment that values your clinical judgment
• Support for continuing professional development and clinical growth
• Flexible scheduling conversation to help balance life and work where possible

Travel Perks: Explore Anchorage, AK

Anchorage is an outdoor lover's paradise. Enjoy scenic hikes in Chugach State Park, bike or stroll the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, and explore the Anchorage Museum and Alaska Native Heritage Center. Weekend day trips to glaciers, wildlife viewing, salmon fishing, and fjord excursions to Kenai Fjords are popular. In winter, you may catch the northern lights and find excellent skiing and snowshoeing close by. Expect great local seafood, vibrant community events, and easy access to unforgettable Alaska adventures.

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