Inpatient Social Worker LMCS/LCSW/LMHC - Full Time - Days
About The Position
The Social Worker will provide generalist social work services across hospital and outpatient care settings. The role includes assessing patients’ needs, developing treatment plans, and providing therapeutic interventions tailored to each care environment. The Social Worker collaborates with healthcare professionals to deliver holistic care. The position supports patient assessment and treatment planning, therapy and crisis intervention, case management and care coordination, multidisciplinary collaboration, documentation and regulatory compliance, and education and emotional support for patients, families, and staff. The Social Worker may provide clinical supervision to assigned students, residents, or unlicensed MSW staff, and contributes to professional development and quality improvement activities.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of clinical experience; hospital, skilled nursing, or outpatient experience is preferred.
- Strong understanding of social work practices, ethical standards, and relevant 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.
- Ability to travel to other worksites within MVHS.
- Current and valid New York State licensure as a Master Social Worker (LMSW).
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of EPIC.
- Experience in a hospital inpatient or outpatient environment.
- Experience in hospital, skilled nursing, or outpatient settings.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychosocial assessments to understand patients’ mental health, social, and environmental needs.
- Identify and evaluate patient strengths, challenges, intervention needs, and barriers to effective care.
- Make treatment and disposition recommendations to providers.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families, LCSWs/providers, and the healthcare team.
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy addressing psychological, emotional, and social issues.
- Support patients managing chronic conditions, life changes, and psychosocial stressors.
- Provide crisis intervention and support in clinical situations.
- Coordinate care across hospital and outpatient settings to support continuity of care.
- Facilitate referrals to community resources, support services, and healthcare providers.
- Advocate for patients’ needs and rights within the healthcare system and community.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in care team meetings, case discussions, and discharge and care planning.
- Maintain accurate and current patient assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required records.
- Comply with state and federal regulations and organizational policies and procedures.
- Educate patients and families about coping strategies, mental health conditions, and available resources.
- Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families navigating complex healthcare situations.
- Offer social work practice and psychosocial issue training and support to staff members.
- May provide clinical supervision to assigned students, residents, or unlicensed MSW staff.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and training.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and enhance social work practices within the health system.
- Meet continuing education requirements to maintain licensure.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Travel to other worksites within MVHS as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
