Medical Social Worker

Job Description

We are seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) for an inpatient hospital-based assignment supporting medicine, surgery, and rehabilitation patients. The ideal candidate will have experience in psychosocial assessments, supportive counseling, discharge planning, and referral coordination within an acute care setting. This role requires strong communication skills, clinical judgment, and the ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and successful care transitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for inpatient patients and families.
• Provide supportive therapy and emotional support to patients experiencing medical, social, or behavioral challenges.
• Develop and coordinate discharge planning to ensure safe and effective patient transitions of care.
• Facilitate referrals to community resources, rehabilitation services, behavioral health programs, and post-acute care providers.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support patient treatment plans.
• Identify psychosocial barriers that may impact recovery, treatment adherence, or discharge outcomes.
• Advocate for patient needs and assist with care coordination throughout hospitalization.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Support patients and families with crisis intervention, coping strategies, and resource education.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, patient care planning, and case discussions as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Current Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license issued by NYSED required with primary source verification.
• Minimum of one (1) year of LMSW experience required.
• Hospital-based social work experience preferred/required.
• Experience in inpatient medicine, surgery (med/surg), and rehabilitation settings preferred.
• Strong experience with psychosocial assessments, supportive therapy, discharge planning, and referral management required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and crisis intervention skills required.
• Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary healthcare teams required.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and patient advocacy skills required.
• English proficiency required (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Availability to work day shifts from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM required.

Important Details:

• 13-week contract position (extensions available)
• Shift is 8-hour day shift (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), 40 hrs/week
• Location is New York, NY 10016
• Pay Range for Locals: $55 - $60 per hour
• Pay Range for Travelers: $2,350 - $2,400 per week

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Company Description:

“Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors”

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.