Social Worker - LMSW

Job Details: 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.

Overview:

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery. Additionally, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology. Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards® and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island.

St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care

Job Details:

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.

Key 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. 
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  Required Qualifications

  Education

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work.

  Licensure

  • Current New York State Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license.

  Experience

  • 1–3 years of relevant social work experience required.
  • Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
  • Experience in specialty areas such as dialysis, rehabilitation, substance use/ETOH, home care, oncology, or hospice preferred.
  • 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.

  Additional Requirements

  • 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.

Posted Salary Range: USD $41.33 - USD $56.76 /Hr. :

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.