<p>A behavioral health Social Worker is needed for a 13-week travel contract at a specialty behavioral health facility in Westminster, Colorado. The position focuses on adult and senior populations across a full continuum of care — from detoxification and inpatient through residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient levels — making it a substantive clinical assignment for an experienced SW practitioner. Day-shift scheduling and a competitive travel compensation package round out a role well-suited to a clinician ready to step into a high-acuity behavioral environment immediately.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Travel pay rate: $20/hour plus $1,000/week housing stipend and $250 mobilization allowance</li> <li>Local (non-travel) pay rate: $40/hour</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends with access to an extensive corporate housing network and discounts</li> <li>Referral bonuses and rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team to support credentialing and state requirements</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>13-week contract; day shift, 8-hour shifts</li> <li>Specialty behavioral health facility setting</li> <li>Patient population: adults (ages 18+) and seniors (ages 65+)</li> <li>Disorders treated: mental health and behavioral disorders, substance abuse and addictions</li> <li>Full continuum of care: detoxification, inpatient, residential, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)</li> <li>Clinical services include group therapy and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)</li> <li>Immediate start available</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Social Work licensure required; active Colorado license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Experience with adult and geriatric behavioral health populations</li> <li>Clinical background in substance abuse, addictions, and/or mental health and behavioral disorders</li> <li>Familiarity with multiple levels of care (detox, inpatient, residential, PHP, IOP) preferred</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Westminster is a thriving city situated between Denver and Boulder along Colorado's Front Range, offering easy access to the cultural amenities of both metro areas while maintaining its own vibrant dining, retail, and recreation scene. The city sits at the base of the Rocky Mountains, putting world-class skiing, hiking, and outdoor recreation within a short drive. Colorado's low humidity, 300-plus days of sunshine annually, and a strong job market make Westminster an attractive destination for traveling clinicians looking to combine meaningful clinical work with an exceptional quality of life.</p>