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A Locum Social Worker is a temporary social work professional who fills short-term roles in various settings, such as local authorities, hospitals, and charities. They provide essential support and services to individuals and families while covering staff shortages or project-based work. Locum roles offer flexibility, competitive pay, and opportunities to gain diverse experience. However, they require adaptability and the ability to quickly integrate into new teams and environments.

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As a Locum Social Worker, you may encounter the challenge of rapidly acclimating to new teams, policies, and caseloads in each placement. This often requires quickly understanding local procedures, building trust with service users, and effectively managing transitions between different work environments. However, this role also offers flexibility, diverse experience, and the opportunity to develop a wide professional network across various sectors. Success in this position depends on adaptability, proactive learning, and strong organizational skills.

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Infographic showing various Locum Social Worker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,266 per year, or $36.7 per hour.

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Centreville, Michigan

LocumTenens.com

Centreville, MI

Full-time, Temporary

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id: ORD-220628-LMSW-MI
  • Title: LMSW
  • Dates Needed: September - 6 months
  • Shift Type: Day Shift
  • Assignment Type: Outpatient
  • Call Required: No
  • Board Certification Required: No
  • Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

This outpatient community mental health clinic provides behavioral health services to children and adolescents in Centreville, Michigan. The facility operates within a structured, on-site care model designed to support accessible mental health treatment for its patient population. Clinicians work in an established outpatient framework focused on the delivery of individual therapeutic services.

About the Facility Location

Centreville, Michigan offers a range of outdoor and leisure activities suited to diverse interests. Local attractions include the Langley Covered Bridge, Island Hills Golf Club, and the Centreville Michigan Antique and Vintage Flea Market. Nearby natural attractions include Marsh Sanctuary, Scidmore Park and Petting Zoo, Palmer Lake, and Corey Lake, with Saint Joe Valley Golf Course accessible within 3 miles of the area.

About the Clinician's Workday

The Licensed Master Social Worker will provide individual therapy services to a child and adolescent population during full-time day shifts totaling 40 hours per week at an outpatient community mental health clinic. The clinician will conduct 8-hour workdays delivering individual therapy sessions, with initial evaluations lasting 1 hour per session. A mixed patient caseload inclusive of both children and adolescents is accommodated at this facility. No call coverage is required for this position.


Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: 7 per day
  • Patient Population: Children
  • Location Type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive Authority Required: No
  • Government: No
  • Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
  • Cases Treated: Children and adolescents
  • Average Length of Stay: Not applicable
  • Census: Not applicable
  • Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable
  • Initial Evaluation Time: 1 hour

Why choose LocumTenens.com?

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

  • Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
  • Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
  • Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
  • Digital hub for assignment details
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About LocumTenens.com

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We are LocumTenens.com, a member of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies making up the second largest healthcare staffing firm in the U.S. (serving more than 7 million patients in over 1,400 healthcare facilities). You will find us included among Atlanta's Best Places to Work and ranked #6 on Fortune 2018 Best Companies to Work for in Health Care and Biopharma. We put Customers at the Core, which means we are committed to people. Our business places independent Healthcare providers across the country, especially to underserved markets.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Alpharetta, GA, US

Year founded

1995

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