About the Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to provide inpatient social work services within a hospital setting in New York, NY. This role focuses on conducting psychosocial assessments, providing supportive counseling, coordinating discharge planning, and connecting patients and families with appropriate community resources.
The ideal candidate will have recent acute care hospital experience and a strong background working with inpatient medicine, surgery (med/surg), and rehabilitation patient populations.
The estimated base pay for these positions are $60 to $65 per hour. 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:
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for hospitalized patients.
- Provide supportive therapy and emotional support to patients and families.
- Develop and implement discharge plans to ensure safe transitions of care.
- Coordinate referrals to community resources, rehabilitation programs, home care services, and other support systems.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and interdisciplinary care teams.
- Assist patients and families in navigating healthcare systems and available services.
- Document assessments, interventions, and discharge planning activities in the medical record.
- Advocate for patient needs and support continuity of care.
Job Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
- Active New York Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
- Minimum of 1 year of hospital, acute care, or inpatient LMSW experience
- Required experience must have occurred within the past 2 years
- Experience working with inpatient medicine, surgery (med/surg), and rehabilitation populations
Job Details:
- Full-time Contract
- Competitive pay: $60 – $65 per hour
- Monday-Friday schedule
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Opportunity to work within a collaborative inpatient healthcare team
- Meaningful impact on patient outcomes and continuity of care
