LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Medical Social Worker | Acute Care – Bristol, CT (Travel Contract)

Immediate opening for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Bristol, CT — acute care hospital, travel contract, competitive weekly pay.

Join a dedicated acute care social work team in Bristol, Connecticut as an LCSW Medical Social Worker. Provide essential psychosocial support, clinical case management, and discharge planning in a fast-paced hospital setting. Bristol (06010) offers welcoming neighborhoods, strong schools, and easy access to parks and cultural attractions—an excellent place for healthcare professionals to live and work.

Job Details

• Location: Bristol, CT (06010) — Connecticut hospital social work job
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital (hospital social worker / medical social worker)
• Employment Type: Travel Contract — Travel Social Worker opportunity
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
• Shifts per Week: 5 (40 hours/week)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,921 – $2,134
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (with potential for extension)

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) required
• LMSW required; LCSW preferred — Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred for acute care social work
• Minimum 2 years of healthcare or hospital social work experience
• Experience with acute care case management, discharge planning, and behavioral health interventions highly desirable
• Strong assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and documentation skills
• Familiarity with EMR systems (Meditech experience a plus)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team including RN case managers and physicians
• References, skills checklist, and license verification required

Key Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments and evidence-based interventions for patients and families to address barriers to recovery
• Identify high-risk patients and develop individualized care and discharge plans
• Provide counseling and support to help patients and families adjust to illness, hospitalization, and care transitions
• Advocate for patient needs and connect patients with community resources, home care, and entitlement programs
• Complete timely, accurate documentation including social work notes and discharge planning assessments
• Lead Ascend PASRR assessments for nursing home admissions and coordinate skilled nursing referrals
• Coordinate referrals for home health, durable medical equipment, outpatient providers, and community services
• Liaise with local, state, and federal agencies as needed and represent social work at hospital/community events
• Collaborate closely with RN Case Managers and the interdisciplinary team for safe, efficient patient throughput

Why join us: Immediate travel contract role for a clinical social worker with the chance to make meaningful impact in acute care. Competitive weekly pay and supportive multidisciplinary team.

Apply now to be considered for this Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Medical Social Worker position in Bristol, CT. Join our healthcare team today and advance your clinical social work career in acute care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.