Licensed Clinical Social Worker – ICU/ER Trauma Program

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

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - ICU/ER Trauma Program

About the Opportunity

Make a difference in the moments that matter most. Our client, a busy, high-acuity Bronx hospital, is adding a dedicated LCSW to its multidisciplinary Trauma Program to walk alongside injured patients and their families from the Emergency Department through discharge and beyond. This is a direct-hire role with a clear focus on trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.

The annual base salary range is $88,000 to $95,000. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.

Job Responsibilities

• Follow trauma patients across the full continuum of care: the Emergency Department, inpatient and step-down units, 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 electronic medical record using standardized 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

Job Requirements

• Active LCSW in the state of New York
• Trauma and behavioral health support experience preferred
• Knowledge of PTSD, grief, crisis intervention, substance use, violence, and community reintegration
• Skill communicating with patients, families, and clinical teams in emotionally challenging, high-acuity situations

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• Direct-hire opportunity within a large, mission-driven public health system
• A dedicated trauma-focused role that complements existing social work staff rather than replacing it
• Collaborative work with trauma surgeons, nurses, and a full care team
• Meaningful, high-impact work with injured patients and their families

Please note: Official communication from Atlas Search or its employees will only come from email addresses ending in @atlassearchllc.com