Job Title: Travel Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Location: New York, NY 10016
Schedule: Rotating shifts, any day of the week between 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Weekly Pay: $2,380 (includes stipend)
Requirements:
Active LMSW license issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED)
BLS Certification
Primary Source License Verification
Minimum 1 year of LMSW experience (hospital or psychiatric emergency setting preferred)
Experience with adult psychiatric populations
Strong crisis intervention and clinical assessment skills
Ability to communicate effectively and manage documentation in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver discharge planning services for patients seen and released from the psychiatric emergency department
Collaborate with medical, nursing, and psychiatric teams to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care
Participate in triage and evaluation processes, providing clinical insight on complex psychosocial cases
Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
Facilitate access to outpatient treatment, housing, substance use resources, or crisis intervention services
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards
Provide patient-centered care that is sensitive to cultural, emotional, and psychosocial factors
Support emergency psychiatric services across a rotating schedule, including coverage on weekends and holidays