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
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 person’s story
- Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that matter
- Deliver therapeutic interventions across the lifespan for conditions like depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use
- Collaborate closely with primary care providers, nurses, and behavioral health colleagues to ensure coordinated, whole-person care
- Provide clear, timely clinical documentation to support continuity and quality of care
- Coordinate care and referrals to community resources for patients in rural and underserved settings
- Advocate for patients and families to remove barriers to treatment and recovery
Qualifications
- Active LISW license in Iowa (required)
- Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program (MSW)
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience working with behavioral health populations
- Experience in rural or medically underserved settings is a strong plus
- Comfort working as part of an integrated care team and excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and solid clinical documentation abilities
Education
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
Knowledge & Skills
- Psychosocial assessment and diagnostic formulation
- Treatment planning and outcome-focused interventions
- Evidence-based therapeutic modalities for depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use
- Care coordination and referral networks in rural settings
- Clinical documentation and use of electronic health records
- Integrated care collaboration with primary care and nursing teams
- Culturally sensitive, patient-centered communication
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
- Paid time off so you can recharge (weekend getaways encouraged)
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to support your professional growth
- Professional development and CEU support — keep learning, keep leading
- A supportive, integrated care team that values your voice and expertise
- Flexible scheduling conversations to help balance work and life
- Robust onboarding and mentorship so you hit the ground confident
- Recognition programs and a culture that celebrates patient-centered care
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.
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