About the Opportunity
Make a difference in the moments that matter most. Our client, a busy, high-acuity Bronx hospital, is adding a dedicated LCSW to its multidisciplinary Trauma Program to walk alongside injured patients and their families from the Emergency Department through discharge and beyond. This is a direct-hire role with a clear focus on trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.
The annual base salary range is $88,000 to $95,000. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities
- Follow trauma patients across the full continuum of care: the Emergency Department, inpatient and step-down units, ICUs, rehab, and outpatient follow-up
- Screen patients on admission, review charts, and spot psychosocial and behavioral health needs early
- Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to patients and families facing serious injury, grief, and loss
- Complete PTSD screening and coordinate longitudinal follow-up after discharge
- Link patients with behavioral health, substance use services, violence-related resources, and community supports
- Handle complex discharge planning, working with Utilization Management and Rehabilitation
- Partner with Trauma Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Nursing, and Addiction Services to remove barriers to recovery and safe reintegration
- Document consistently in the electronic medical record using standardized trauma social work templates
- Join morning meetings, rounds, and case conferences, and contribute to performance improvement and injury prevention work
- Help teach staff and residents about trauma and social work best practices
- Share in a seven-day coverage model, including weekends as assigned
Job Requirements
- Active LCSW in the state of New York
- Acute inpatient discharge planning or hospital social work experience preferred
- Trauma and behavioral health support experience preferred
- Knowledge of PTSD, grief, crisis intervention, substance use, violence, and community reintegration
- Skill communicating with patients, families, and clinical teams in emotionally challenging, high-acuity situations
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity
- Direct-hire opportunity within a large, mission-driven public health system
- A dedicated trauma-focused role that complements existing social work staff rather than replacing it
- Collaborative work with trauma surgeons, nurses, and a full care team
- Meaningful, high-impact work with injured patients and their families
