ICU/ER Trauma Social Worker

Atlas Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search is assisting a Bronx hospital in adding a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to its ICU/ER Trauma Program. The LCSW will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to support trauma patients and families from the Emergency Department through discharge and beyond.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally responsive care with a focus on psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, and coordinated follow-up.

Qualifications

• Active LCSW licensed in New York.
• Trauma and behavioral health experience preferred.
• Knowledge of PTSD, grief, crisis intervention, substance use, violence, and community reintegration.

Responsibilities

• Follow trauma patients across the full continuum of care: ED, inpatient/step-down, ICUs, rehab, and outpatient follow-up.
• Screen patients on admission, review charts, and spot psychosocial and behavioral health needs early.
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to patients and families facing serious injury, grief, and loss.
• Complete PTSD screening and coordinate longitudinal follow-up after discharge.
• Link patients with behavioral health, substance use services, violence-related resources, and community supports.
• Handle complex discharge planning, working with Utilization Management and Rehabilitation.
• Partner with Trauma Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Nursing, and Addiction Services to remove barriers to recovery and safe reintegration.
• Document consistently in the EMR using trauma social work templates.
• Join morning meetings, rounds, and case conferences, and contribute to performance improvement and injury prevention work.
• Help teach staff and residents about trauma and social work best practices.
• Share in a seven-day coverage model, including weekends as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Behavioral health

Trauma-informed care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

LCSW NY

Job description

Atlas Search is assisting a Bronx hospital in adding a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to its ICU/ER Trauma Program. The LCSW will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to support trauma patients and families from the Emergency Department through discharge and beyond.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally responsive care with a focus on psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, and coordinated follow-up.