LCSW

LocumTenens.com; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and housing arrangements

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide inpatient behavioral health coverage in North Platte, Nebraska. The assignment runs May 11, 2026 through November 20, 2026, with Monday–Friday day shifts from 8:00 to 4:30 and a multidisciplinary treatment team including psychiatrists, nurses and social workers.

The facility offers travel and housing arrangements, credentialing completed in about four weeks, and a focus on adults and adolescents in an inpatient

Qualifications

• Active LCSW license in good standing.
• Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric settings.
• Ability to conduct or co-facilitate therapy groups.

Responsibilities

• Treat adult and adolescent patients in an inpatient psychiatric environment.
• Complete initial psychosocial assessments for new patients.
• Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Maintain thorough documentation of patient care.

Skills

Active LCSW license

Psychiatric/behavioral health

Group therapy

Documentation coordination

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-210683-LCSW-NE
• Title: LCSW
• Dates Needed: May 11, 2026 – November 20, 2026
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: Negotiable
• Board Certification Required: Negotiable
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

A large healthcare organization in Nebraska seeks clinical behavioral health services coverage in an inpatient psychiatric treatment setting. The facility provides comprehensive support including travel and housing arrangements, with credentialing completed in approximately 4 weeks. The organization maintains specialized resources for inpatient psychiatric care with dedicated multidisciplinary teams focused on delivering quality behavioral health services.

About the Facility Location

North Platte offers a diverse range of attractions centered around its railroad heritage, including the Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center, Union Pacific Railroad Bailey Yard, and the Cody Park Railroad Museum. The area features family-friendly destinations such as the North Platte Children's Museum, outdoor recreational opportunities like Rivers Edge Golf Course and Iron Horse Park, and historical sites including Fort Cody and Scouts Rest Ranch. Visitors can explore unique attractions like Grain Bin Antique Town while enjoying locally-crafted beverages and hands‑on history experiences throughout the community.

About the Clinician's Workday

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker will treat adult and adolescent patients in an inpatient psychiatric environment during Monday-Friday day shifts from 8:00-4:30. The clinician will complete initial psychosocial assessments for new patients, facilitate mental health therapy groups, and provide individual clinical support to hospitalized patients during their stay. The position requires active participation as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team including psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and case management. The role involves maintaining comprehensive documentation and coordinating care within the inpatient psychiatric treatment setting.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Support Staff: psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and case management
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated: Adult and adolescent patients requiring inpatient psychiatric treatment
• Average Length of Stay: Variable
• Census: Variable
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable
• Initial Evaluation Time: Variable