Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to join our team in a fast-paced clinical environment. This role is well-suited for professionals with a strong background in inpatient medicine and discharge planning , and is open to candidates with experience in either hospital or correctional health settings .

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide psychosocial assessments and develop comprehensive discharge plans for patients in a surgical or medical inpatient setting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, case managers, and support staff.
• Coordinate post-discharge services such as home care, rehabilitation, and follow-up appointments.
• Advocate for patients and assist in navigating complex healthcare and social service systems.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory and institutional standards.
• Respond to crises and provide short-term counseling or intervention when necessary.

Qualifications:

• Active Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) .
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an LMSW in a hospital setting.
• Must have Adult CPEP (psych emergency) experience
• Strong clinical assessment and discharge planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, multidisciplinary environment.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience working in surgical units , medicine units , or correctional healthcare environments.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and case management systems.

Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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