Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW)

FlexStaff • Village of New Hyde Park, NY

8h • $85,078 - $106,348 • Onsite

About The Position

FlexStaff is seeking Social Workers with various levels of experience
to work
for one of our clients, the largest city health system for their location in
Queens, NY.

This is a permanent, full-time job offering benefits.

In this role you would be responsible for providing comprehensive psychosocial
support to patients and their families within the hospital setting. They assess
patient needs, facilitate discharge planning, connect individuals to vital
community resources, offer emotional support, and advocate for patient
well-being, ensuring continuity of care and mitigating barriers to recovery.

Requirements

• LMSW or LCSW
• LCSW
• LCSW and 1 year of supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct rapid psychosocial assessments for patients and families facing acute medical conditions, trauma, or end-of-life.
• Provide crisis intervention, brief counseling, and emotional support to help patients and families cope with illness, injury, and complex medical decisions.
• Lead and coordinate comprehensive discharge planning, ensuring safe and timely transitions to post-acute care, home, or other appropriate settings.
• Identify and connect patients and families to vital community resources, including home health, long-term care, mental health services, financial aid, and transportation.
• Act as a core member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other specialists to optimize patient care.
• Advocate for patient rights, ethical considerations, and addressing social determinants of health impacting recovery and discharge.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record (EHR), adhering to hospital policies and regulatory standards.

What This Job Offers

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