Per Diem Social Worker - Float - Weekends

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Social Worker for weekend float coverage. The role focuses on inpatient psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and connecting patients with community resources.

The position supports uninsured and underserved patients and works with an interdisciplinary team to address complex psychosocial issues. Frontline duties include coordinating care across medicine, surgery, and pediatrics, with on-site presence required on Saturdays and/or

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• New York State License as LMSW required; if pending, Limited Permit with exam date before start.
• LMSW must be obtained within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment for high-risk inpatients.
• Develop and coordinate discharge plans to appropriate care settings.
• Identify community resources and financial entitlements for uninsured/underserved patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to address psychosocial issues and cultural needs.

Skills

MSW

LMSW license

Limited Permit

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Per Diem Social Worker - Float - Weekends

At NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, talented social workers lead, learn and educate in a department like no other. We collaborate across the full spectrum of key areas, providing life-changing research, education and practice.

Location

New York, New York

Shift

Weekends (United States of America)

Description

Social Work Changes Lives:

Social Workers Make It Possible

Per Diem Social Worker - Float - Weekends

At NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, talented social workers lead, learn and educate in a department like no other. We collaborate across the full spectrum of key areas, providing life-changing research, education and practice.

In this role, the Per Diem Social Worker, covers primarily Inpatient services, including various medicine, surgery, and pediatric units, and occasionally the emergency department. The SW provides psychosocial assessment for patients identified as high risk during their inpatient admission. The SW works diligently to assure that appropriate plans and interventions are carried out to ensure a safe and appropriate discharge, and manages discharges to alternate levels of care. The SW also works closely with patients who are uninsured and underserved to identify community resources and financial entitlements. The SW assesses for abuse and neglect and makes appropriate referrals to protective services as needed. The SW also works closely with the interdisciplinary team to help gain understanding of significant psychosocial issues, culture and the strengths and needs of the patients they are treating.

This is a Per Diem weekend position, working 4 sifts per month, Saturdays and/or Sunday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Preferred Criteria

• Experience as a Float Social Worker

Required Criteria

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• New York State License as a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)
• New Hires pending a NYS Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), must have Limited Permit (must supply exam date prior to start of employment); the LMSW must be obtained within 1 year of hire

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$52.50/Hourly

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