Inpatient Social Worker LMSW - Full Time - Days

About the role

The Social Worker (LMSW) provides generalist social work services across hospital and outpatient settings. The role involves assessing patients’ needs, developing treatment plans, delivering therapeutic interventions, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver holistic care.

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment & Evaluation: Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments to understand patients' mental health, social, and environmental needs; identify strengths, challenges, and barriers; make treatment recommendations to providers.
• Treatment Planning & Intervention: Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with LCSW/provider, patients, families, and the healthcare team; provide individual, group, and family therapy; support patients in managing chronic conditions and psychosocial stressors; deliver crisis intervention.
• Case Management & Coordination: Assist in care coordination across hospital and outpatient settings to ensure continuity of care; facilitate referrals to community resources and additional providers; advocate for patients' needs and rights.
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration: Work with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other professionals to ensure integrated patient care; participate in team meetings, case discussions, and discharge planning.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date documentation of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and required records; adhere to state, federal, and organizational regulations.
• Education & Support: Provide education to patients and families about coping strategies, mental health conditions, and resources; offer emotional support and guidance; train staff on social work practices; may supervise students, residents, or unlicensed MSW staff.
• Continuous Improvement: Engage in professional development and training; contribute to quality improvement initiatives; meet CEU requirements to maintain licensure.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of clinical experience; experience in hospital, skilled nursing, or outpatient settings preferred.
• Strong understanding of social work practices, ethical standards, and healthcare regulations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and manage a diverse caseload.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and documentation standards.
• Ability to handle high‑stress situations with professionalism and sensitivity.
• Willingness to travel to other worksites within MVHS.
• Preferred: Knowledge of EPIC and experience in a hospital inpatient or outpatient environment.

Licensure/Certification

• Current and valid New York State licensure as a Master Social Worker (LMSW).

Pay

Pay Range: $27 – $45 per hour.

Schedule

Full‑time, hourly, non‑union position (approximately 12.5 FTE) with a days shift schedule.