Licensed Master Social Worker

Seeking a Social Worker to provide comprehensive psychosocial support to hospitalized patients and their families. The role involves psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, patient and family interventions, discharge planning, community referrals, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely and effective patient care.Key Responsibilities:Screen patients for social work needs within 24 hours of admission.Complete initial psychosocial assessments within 72 hours and develop individualized treatment plans.Provide ongoing psychosocial assessments and interventions based on patient and family needs.Develop safe, timely, and effective discharge plans.Coordinate discharge planning with interdisciplinary teams, patients, families, and community agencies.Refer patients and families to appropriate community resources to support continuity of care.Maintain accurate and timely documentation according to professional and departmental standards.Participate in discharge planning rounds, staff meetings, supervision, and professional development activities.Maintain monthly statistics and share relevant community resources with staff.Apply social work ethics, professional standards, and organizational policies in daily practice.Perform other related duties as assigned.Qualifications:Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.New York State Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) required.Previous inpatient hospital/Med-Surg social work experience preferred.Strong interviewing, assessment, communication, and decision-making skills.Ability to exercise sound judgment and respond effectively in a hospital environment.Bilingual in Chinese or Spanish preferred.Important Details:8-week contract position (extensions possible)Shift is 7.5 hrs/day (8:30 AM–4:30 PM), 37.5 hrs/weekLocation is New York, NY 10038Local Pay Range: $54 - $58 per hourPay Range for travelers: $2,340 - $2,380 per weekCall to Action:Spots Are Filling Quickly — Apply Now!Company Description:“Pride Health offers eligible employees 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 OpportunityPride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Fair Chance EmploymentPride 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.AccommodationsWe 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.