Social Worker - LMSW

Job Title

Social Worker

Job Description

If you're looking for a great place to grow your career at a community hospital focused on excellent patient experience and nursing excellence, Mercy Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, may be what you are seeking. We offer career advancement, a rich tuition reimbursement program, medical benefits, a generous pension plan, 403B for retirement and PTO plan. Join us and Long Live Long Island where we care for Every Patient, Every Time.

Explore a career with Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital and member of Catholic Health that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center – the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award.

Responsibilities

• Provides a full range of Social Work Services to patients from admission to discharge.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary team care process.
• Interacts effectively with external agencies in regard to discharge planning issues.
• Advocates for the optimal discharge plan for 3-K patients.
• Leads therapeutic groups for patients.
• Provides clear and comprehensive documentation.
• Communicates effectively and with the interdisciplinary team.
• Is knowledgeable about the intricacies of local discharge planning options.
• Maintains productive relationships with patients.
• Is self-directed and able to work independently as needed.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited college/university
• Licensed in NYS as an LMSW
• Two years experience in a social service agency preferred.
• Psychiatric social work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Posted Salary Range

USD $39.92 - USD $55.25 /Hr.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.