Social Worker LCSW Per Diem

Putnam Hospital Center•Carmel, NY

33d•$37 - $68

About The Position

The Social Worker LCSW delivers emotional and psychosocial support and education to patients, families, and vulnerable populations. The role provides therapy, counseling, care coordination, discharge planning, and advocacy while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. The social worker practices at the highest level of licensure, uses evidence-based approaches, and adapts to individual, group, and crisis interventions. This per-diem role is in the Crisis Intervention department at Putnam Hospital Center. It requires a licensed clinical social worker in New York, a valid state-issued driver's license in good standing, and at least one year of demonstrated clinical background with hospital or crisis experience; relevant internship experience may be considered. The position involves clinical assessment, treatment planning, risk assessment, crisis intervention, referrals, care coordination, documentation, and collaboration with patients, families, colleagues, psychiatric staff, insurers, and community partners. The work is described as sedentary/light effort, with occasional exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, and similar conditions. The salary range is $36.53–$67.90 per hour.

Requirements

Master's degree.
Licensed in the state where clinical services are provided; New York LCSW required for this role.
At least one year of demonstrated clinical background and hospital or crisis experience; relevant internship experience may be considered.
Valid state-issued driver's license in good standing.
Proficiency in basic computer operations and ability to learn new technologies quickly.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Ability to manage substantial public and patient interaction, make independent decisions, perform concurrent tasks, manage stressful situations, and balance multiple priorities.
Strong clinical assessment skills, including biopsychosocial evaluations.
Ability to conduct suicide and violence risk assessments in high-pressure situations and develop and implement safety plans.
Ability to coordinate crisis stabilization referrals, collaborate with community partners, and determine appropriate level of care.
Proficiency in verbal de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques.
Working knowledge of Motivational Interviewing approaches.
Understanding of regulatory, legal, and accreditation standards, including Office of Mental Health regulations.
Understanding of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Strong collaboration skills with interdisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

Relevant internship experience may be considered in place of demonstrated clinical background and hospital or crisis experience.

Responsibilities

Complete patient assessments, reassessments, and treatment plans as clinically indicated.
Assess risk and safety factors and recommend appropriate next steps in treatment.
Provide clinical interventions, including counseling, individual sessions, groups, bereavement support, crisis intervention, and assessment and intervention involving patient and family dynamics.
Complete required documentation and paperwork in accordance with compliance and regulatory guidelines.
Collaborate with colleagues, psychiatric staff, and other health professionals to support high-quality diagnosis and treatment.
Establish objectives and develop patient-focused treatment plans for disposition and/or referral; identify barriers, limitations, coping difficulties, adjustment needs, and functional status.
Maintain knowledge of community resources, evaluate abuse concerns across populations, and ensure timely referrals.
Maintain and apply evidence-based therapeutic practices and treatment modalities.
Communicate with insurers, including managed care companies, to clinically justify treatment and negotiate approval for services.
Attend required department, patient, and family meetings.
Maintain and model the organization's mission and values.
Demonstrate regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Perform other duties as required.
Conduct biopsychosocial evaluations and suicide and violence risk assessments.
Develop and implement safety plans.
Coordinate crisis stabilization referrals, collaborate with community partners, and determine the appropriate level of care.
Use verbal de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques.