Location: Newberg, OR

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 07-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Day shift), 5x8 with block scheduling; every-other-weekend coverage required

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

• Coordinate comprehensive case management and discharge planning to ensure safe, timely transitions of care
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized plans of care
• Perform utilization review and prior authorization activities to support appropriate care delivery
• Document thoroughly and accurately in Epic to reflect patient goals, teaching, and care coordination
• Collaborate with internal and external team members, including community resources, to arrange home care, DME, and follow-up services
• Facilitate care conferences and communicate clearly with patients, families, and the care team
• Support protective services processes including guardianship and emergency detentions when needed
• Provide education to patients and caregivers to promote successful discharges and continuity of care

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in hand; Oregon licensure required or ability to obtain Oregon LCSW
• Minimum 2 years of case management experience, with hospital experience required
• Proficiency with Epic or similar electronic charting systems
• Comfort floating between units and working block schedules
• Ability to cover every-other-weekend rotation and occasional unit float (per client note)
• Strong documentation, communication, and care coordination skills
• If candidate is a nurse, Oregon RN license is required

Education

• Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred; educational background consistent with LCSW licensure

Knowledge & Skills

• Deep knowledge of case management, utilization review, and discharge planning
• Familiarity with community programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, HCBS, and Agency on Aging
• Understanding of advance directives, protective services, guardianship, and power of attorney
• Experience with complex disease processes including dementia, CHF, COPD, diabetes, and psychiatric disorders
• Skilled at conducting assessments, developing/revising care plans, and establishing measurable goals
• Ability to navigate appeals and denials, benefits eligibility, and prior authorization workflows
• Strong cultural competency and adherence to NASW Code of Ethics

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to help you settle in quickly
• Competitive hourly pay with timely payroll for contract clinicians
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can keep doing what you love
• Paid time off for holidays as allowed by client policy and one major holiday option
• Supportive interdisciplinary team that values your clinical voice
• Access to continuing education and professional development opportunities
• No parking fees at the facility to make your commute easier
• Flexible scheduling with block schedules and approved time off requests

Travel Perks: Explore Newberg, OR

Newberg sits in the heart of Oregon wine country in the Willamette Valley. On your days off you can explore dozens of nearby wineries and tasting rooms, stroll charming downtown Newberg, visit the nearby towns of Dundee and McMinnville for great local dining and shops, and take scenic drives through rolling vineyard-covered hills. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking in the Chehalem Mountains and riverside recreation along the Willamette. Portland is a short drive away for city amenities, arts, and dining, and the Oregon coast and Cascade foothills make for rewarding weekend getaways.

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