Hospital Social Worker & Care Coordination Specialist

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is seeking a licensed social worker in an advanced role to perform psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care across inpatient and community settings. Under supervision, you will conduct interviews, evaluate patients, and provide counseling tailored to individual needs.

You will mentor staff, supervise students as needed, and ensure compliance with NYC Health + Hospitals policies and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Valid LMSW or LCSW license issued by NYSED.
• Ability to work under supervision of a LCSW/psychologist/psychiatrist.
• Experience in psychosocial interventions and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Screens charts for historical and clinical information, conducts psychosocial evaluations through interviews with patients and/or surrogates and formulates treatment plans.
• Provides individual and group counseling within NYC settings and coordinates social services.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to develop multidisciplinary care plans and evaluate patient progress.
• Provides outreach and makes referrals to community agencies, assists in discharge planning and aftercare arrangements.
• Maintains documentation, ensures compliance with policies and external regulations.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Policy compliance

Education

LMSW or LCSW license issued by NYSED

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is seeking a licensed social worker in an advanced role to perform psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care across inpatient and community settings. Under supervision, you will conduct interviews, evaluate patients, and provide counseling tailored to individual needs.

You will mentor staff, supervise students as needed, and ensure compliance with NYC Health + Hospitals policies and state regulations.