LCSW Assessment Specialist

Job Description & Requirements

LCSW Assessment Specialist

StartDate: 6/15/2026 Pay Rate: $1600.00 - $2500.00

POSITION SUMMARY – LCSW Assessment Specialist

POSITION DUTIES –

• Facilitates response to a request for services, including the initial response, the assessment, the referral process, the designation of the appropriate level of care, admission into services, and appropriate follow-up activity.
• Conducts initial evaluation, initiates the assessment, documents patient symptomology, functioning, and needs, and provides information to the physician.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in assisting patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers promptly and courteously.
• Possess clear knowledge of Emergency Detention and EMTALA paperwork and processes.
• Maintains all pre-admission and admission paperwork with accuracy and completes all pre-certification with insurance companies.
  
  

Minimum Required Qualifications –

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field from an accredited school
• Virginia-licensed LPC / LCSW / Licensed Clinical Psychologist
• 2 years minimum of acute care hospital experience in specialty
• BLS
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS – Proficiency in using technology, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT – 13 weeks

SHIFT / HOURS PER WEEK – 7p-7a. Every other weekend.

SYSTEMS – Cerner, Meditech, LINQ

START DATE – ASAP

Facility Location

Situated in the heart of Virginia along the banks of the James River, Lynchburg features a close-knit community framed by the towering Blue Ridge mountains. This unique landscape provides the ideal setting for countless recreational adventures. The city is also home to a number of hospitals and other medical facilities, offering travelers a great opportunity to grow their careers.

Job Benefits

Becoming an AMN Healthcare professional gives you the incredible opportunity to gain critical career experience, work with new people, and earn a highly competitive salary—but the perks don't stop there. There are many additional benefits to enjoy, including:

• 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
  
  

About The Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.