Hospital Social Worker: Discharge & Care Coordination

NYU Langone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Social Worker - Medicine to join our team. Under supervision, the candidate provides psychosocial assessment and counseling, including discharge planning, to patients as assigned by the Department of Social Work.

The role supports interdisciplinary planning, coordinates with care managers, and ensures timely post-hospital planning while documenting activities and participating in supervision.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited program.
• New York State licensure as LMSW or LCSW (or NYS-issued limited permit).
• Licensed Social Worker - NYS or equivalent licensure confirmed.

Responsibilities

• Participates in interdisciplinary planning and unit meetings.
• Performs psychosocial assessments and counseling with discharge planning.
• Collaborates with Care Manager to ensure effective throughput and post-hospital planning.
• Documents all social work activities in EMR per department protocol.
• May supervise social work interns after eligibility.
• Conducts orientation for patients/families and staff as needed.

Education

Master's degree in social work

CSWE-accredited program

Job description

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Social Worker - Medicine to join our team. Under supervision, the candidate provides psychosocial assessment and counseling, including discharge planning, to patients as assigned by the Department of Social Work.

The role supports interdisciplinary planning, coordinates with care managers, and ensures timely post-hospital planning while documenting activities and participating in supervision.