Licensed Master Social Worker

Seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, care coordination, and discharge planning services to patients and their families. The role focuses on identifying medical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, developing individualized care plans, connecting patients with community resources, and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.Key Responsibilities:Assess patients' psychosocial, medical, emotional, and environmental needs.Develop and implement individualized social work interventions and care plans.Provide supportive counseling, therapeutic interventions, and referrals to community mental health providers.Coordinate safe and appropriate discharge plans and arrange referrals to community resources.Assist patients and families with social services, insurance entitlements, benefits, and available support programs.Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and address identified needs.Document assessments, interventions, and care plans accurately in the medical record.Evaluate the effectiveness of social work interventions to improve patient and family functioning.Provide education and training to healthcare staff regarding patient care and psychosocial needs.Facilitate support groups for specific patient populations when needed.Maintain current knowledge of government regulations, healthcare policies, and community agency resources.Participate in departmental committees, quality improvement initiatives, educational activities, and community support programs.Provide clinical guidance to social work students, volunteers, and trainees as assigned.Qualifications:Education: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required.Licensure: Active Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license issued by New York State required.BLS from AHA - requiredRequired Skills:Psychosocial assessment and care planningPatient and family counselingDischarge planning and care coordinationCommunity resource referrals and social services navigationInterdisciplinary team collaborationMedical record documentationStrong verbal and written communication skillsKnowledge of healthcare regulations, social services, insurance benefits, and community resources.Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered support and coordinate appropriate interventions.Important Details:19-week contract position (extensions possible)Shift is 7 hours/day, Mon - Fri (Timing between 9 AM - 5 PM), 35 hrs/weekLocation is New York, NY 10065Local Pay Range: $50 - $55 per hourTravel Pay Range: $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.