Local Contract Social Work - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Med Cadre is seeking a Social Work Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker for a local contract job in Onawa, Iowa.

• Specialty:
  Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
• Discipline:
  Social Work
• Start Date:
  
  03/23/2026
• Duration:
  52 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Local Contract

Job Title: Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
Location: Onawa, IA 51040

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Salary: $60,000 – $75,000 per year

Summary:

The facility is seeking a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) to support the mental and emotional well-being of individuals and families in a rural healthcare setting. The LISW will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide therapeutic interventions for patients experiencing behavioral health challenges. This role works closely with an integrated care team to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for patients across the lifespan
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and care plans
• Provide counseling and evidence-based therapeutic interventions
• Address behavioral health concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and adjustment disorders
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and behavioral health professionals to coordinate patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Provide patient education, crisis intervention, and referrals to community resources as needed

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
• Active Iowa Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) license
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience preferred
• Experience working with diverse patient populations and behavioral health conditions
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a rural or underserved healthcare setting

Application Process:

Please submit your resume to or Call Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for next steps

At Med Cadre, headquartered in Irvine, California and serving healthcare organizations nationwide, we connect exceptional clinicians with world-class career opportunities while upholding the highest standards of ethics, fairness, and integrity. As a Joint Commission–accredited and ISO 9001–certified leader in medical staffing, we strictly adhere to healthcare regulations, ensuring trust and peace of mind for both our clinicians and partner facilities.

Guided by our core values; Results, Approachability, Care, and Emergency (RACE), we foster an environment where you can grow professionally, build meaningful relationships, and deliver outstanding patient care. When you join Med Cadre, you become part of a broad network dedicated to advancing healthcare, improving lives, and shaping the future of patient outcomes together.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace diversity at every level of our organization

Learn more about us

• 401k retirement plan
• Health Care FSA
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Retention bonus
• Medical benefits
• Referral bonus
• Sick pay
• Weekly pay