Job Title: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Location: New York, NY 10016
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Contract
Interview Process: WebEx / Phone
Pay Rate: $2,844 per week
The Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) will provide professional social work services within an inpatient hospital setting, supporting patients in medicine, surgery, or rehabilitation units.
This role focuses on psychosocial assessments, care coordination, discharge planning, and collaboration with interdisciplinary clinical teams to ensure safe and effective transitions of care. The LMSW will work closely with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to address psychosocial needs and connect individuals with appropriate resources.
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for inpatient populations.
Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention when necessary.
Assess patient needs and develop appropriate care and support plans.
Participate in discharge planning and coordination of care for patients transitioning from hospital to home or other care settings.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams to support patient care plans.
Facilitate access to community resources, social services, and support programs for patients and families.
Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and care plans in the EMR system.
Ensure all services comply with hospital policies, New York State regulations, and professional ethical standards.
Advocate for patient needs and support continuity of care across healthcare settings.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
Support patients and families by providing education and resource guidance.
Minimum 1 year of experience as a Licensed Master Social Worker.
Experience working with inpatient populations in medicine, surgery, or rehabilitation settings preferred.
Hospital-based social work experience strongly preferred.
Strong communication, crisis intervention, and care coordination skills.
Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) – Required
Active Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license issued by NYSED
Primary Source Verification required
For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.
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.