Hospital LMSW - PV #2


Healthcare - NYC - New York, NY
New York, New York
Locations: New York, Brooklyn, Long Island City, Yonkers
Posted On: July 31, 2025
Last Day to Apply: August 14, 2025
Pay: $1,925 per week

Job Title: Hospital LMSW

Location: New York, NY
Duration: 3+ Months (Extendable)
Shift: Monday to Friday | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM EST

Licensure & Certification Requirements:

  • Active LMSW license (New York State Education Department)

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association

Job Description:

The Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) will provide comprehensive psychosocial services to patients in inpatient medical/surgical units, supporting care transitions, crisis management, and discharge planning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct psychosocial assessments for patients admitted to inpatient med/surg units

  • Develop and implement individualized care plans in coordination with physicians, nurses, and allied health staff

  • Provide crisis intervention, grief counseling, and emotional support during acute illness, trauma, or hospitalization

  • Coordinate discharge planning and facilitate referrals to appropriate community-based programs and social services

  • Serve as a patient advocate to ensure equitable access to care, services, and benefits

  • Maintain accurate, timely, and regulatory-compliant documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)

  • Actively participate in interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and hospital-based quality improvement projects

Required Skills & Experience:

  • At least 1 year of experience as an LMSW, preferably in a hospital inpatient med/surg setting

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Proven ability to manage complex situations and collaborate in a fast-paced clinical environment

Education & Licensure:

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

  • LMSW License issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED)

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