Licensed Master Social Worker

 

Job Title: Medical Social Worker (LMSW)

Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Full-Time Contract
Pay Rate: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour

Schedule

• Monday – Friday
• 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Position Overview

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.

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.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Required Licensure

• Active New York Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Required Experience

• 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

Preferred Skills

• Strong psychosocial assessment and counseling abilities
• Knowledge of discharge planning and care coordination processes
• Familiarity with community resources and referral networks
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced hospital environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative inpatient healthcare team
• Meaningful impact on patient outcomes and continuity of care

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Competitive Weekly Pay – Earn $55.00–$60.00/hour with competitive compensation for your expertise.
• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a consistent Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule with evenings and weekends free.
• Meaningful Patient Impact – Help patients and families navigate challenging healthcare situations while improving continuity of care and discharge outcomes.
• Collaborative Hospital Environment – Partner with physicians, nurses, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.
• Dedicated Recruiter Support – Receive personalized guidance and ongoing support throughout the hiring process and your contract assignment.
• Fast & Streamlined Hiring – Benefit from responsive communication, efficient onboarding, and a seamless hiring experience.
• Grow Your Career – Expand your acute care social work experience, strengthen your clinical skills, and build valuable hospital-based experience in a dynamic inpatient setting.

Apply Today

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration. Join a collaborative healthcare team where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day.

Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $55 - $60 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No