LCSW Assessment Specialist
Start date: 8/24/2026
About the role
Conducts comprehensive psychosocial and mental health assessments, evaluates risk and treatment needs, coordinates with the interdisciplinary care team, assists with crisis intervention, and helps develop appropriate treatment and discharge plans for patients receiving behavioral health services.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and mental health assessments
- Evaluate risk and treatment needs
- Coordinate with the interdisciplinary care team
- Assist with crisis intervention
- Develop appropriate treatment and discharge plans
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling
- NC LCSW licensure
- BLS (AHA) certification
- CPI (Handle With Care - can be completed on site)
- 2 years recent acute care hospital experience in specialty
Qualifications
Preferred: Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, and psychiatric patients.
Schedule
- Length of assignment: 13 weeks
- Shift: 9:00 PM – 5:30 AM
Pay
$1,600.00 - $2,500.00
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Earned time off and paid holidays
- Paid continuing education time
- 401(K) retirement planning
- Short-term disability, life insurance, paid jury duty
- Access to the largest network of facilities and providers in the country
- Industry-experienced workforce management team
- Licensure and certification reimbursement
Location
Consistently rated as one of the best places to live in America, “The City of Oaks” offers a myriad of cultural and outdoor activities, a reasonable cost of living, and top-quality educational institutions and medical facilities. Southern yet cosmopolitan, laid-back yet bursting with energy, North Carolina’s capital is a sought-after destination for healthcare professionals throughout the year.