Social Worker – Contract - SWC 26-00402


Healthcare - NY - Harlem, NY
New York, New York
Locations: New York, Bronx, Chelsea, Chinatown
Posted On: January 15, 2026
Last Day to Apply: January 29, 2026
Pay: $1,900 per week

Job Title: Social Worker – Contract Opportunity

Location: New York, NY 10027
Job Type: Travel / Contract
Duration: 9 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Hours: 40 hours/week

Position Overview

A healthcare is seeking a Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) for a short-term contract assignment. The Social Worker will provide psychosocial assessment, care coordination, and discharge planning support to patients while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop patient care plans

  • Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support to patients and families

  • Coordinate discharge planning and connect patients with community resources and social services

  • Advocate for patients’ psychosocial needs within the healthcare system

  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and ancillary staff

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

  • Manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced clinical environment

  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and ethical guidelines

Compensation

  • Gross Weekly Pay: $1,900/week

  • W2 Rate: $18/hour

  • Weekly Stipend: $1,225/week

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution

  • Active New York State LMSW license (required)

  • Minimum 6 months to 1 year of experience in a medical or healthcare setting

  • Strong knowledge of community resources and social service programs

  • Excellent communication, assessment, and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to manage a large caseload effectively

  • Epic EMR experience preferred

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

For more details reach at ukhan@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 518-862-1204.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

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