Social Worker - LMSW

Catholic Health • Village of Roslyn, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Masters of Social Worker (LMSW) provides comprehensive social work services to patients and their families, helping them navigate emotional, psychosocial, financial, and discharge-related needs. The LMSW collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to assess patient needs, provide appropriate support and counseling, and connect patients and families with community resources.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work.
• Current New York State Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license.
• 1–3 years of relevant social work experience required.
• Experience with discharge and transitional planning.
• Knowledge of community resources, entitlement programs, and eligibility requirements.
• Strong counseling, crisis intervention, and de-escalation skills.
• Experience providing psychological and emotional support to patients and families.
• Knowledge and experience identifying, assessing, and reporting suspected abuse cases.
• SBIRT certification required or must be obtained as required by the organization.
• NYS DOH Screen Certification required or must be obtained as required by the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience in specialty areas such as dialysis, rehabilitation, substance use/ETOH, home care, oncology, or hospice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and emotional support to patients and families.
• Assist patients and families with discharge and transitional planning, including coordination of appropriate post-acute services and community resources.
• Educate patients and families regarding available financial assistance programs, benefits, entitlements, and community resources.
• Identify and address psychosocial barriers that may impact a patient’s treatment, recovery, or discharge plan.
• Provide crisis intervention and utilize appropriate de-escalation techniques when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level