Social Worker – Inpatient & CPEP– Per Diem

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is seeking a per diem Social Worker to support inpatient and CPEP psychiatric services in New York, NY. The role emphasizes discharge planning, family engagement, and crisis debriefing within a day-flex schedule.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care for patients and families, ensuring compassionate, evidence-based practice across settings.

Qualifications

• Master degree in Social Work required.
• Limited Permit (exam date prior to start) required.
• Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) by NY State required.
• Knowledge of psychosocial assessment and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning and continuum of care for psychiatric inpatients and CPEP patients across programs.
• Lead clinical debriefing meetings and provide support to colleagues after stressful events.
• Care for psychiatric patients across inpatient services and CPEP, ensuring safety and quality care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient and family-centered planning.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Communication skills

Education

Master Degree in Social Work

Limited Permit

Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)

Job description

Education

At NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, talented social workers lead, learn and educate in a department like no other. We partner across the full spectrum of key areas, providing life-changing research, education and practice. You can help Make It Possible:

Social Worker – Inpatient & CPEP– Per Diem

Experience a place where your discipline is immensely respected. Work alongside a team of Social Workers in caring for the psychiatric patient population across our inpatient and comprehensive psychiatric emergency department programs. You’ll coordinate discharge planning and continuum of care for patients and families from across the world. You’ll lead clinical debriefing meetings and work with colleagues in need of support after dramatic or stressful events. Here, you’ll experience all the reasons why you entered such a rewarding field.

Location

New York, New York

Shift

Day Flex (United States of America)

Description

Social Work Changes Lives: At NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, talented social workers lead, learn and educate in a department like no other. We partner across the full spectrum of key areas, providing life-changing research, education and practice. You can help Make It Possible: Experience a place where your discipline is immensely respected. Work alongside a team of Social Workers in caring for the psychiatric patient population across our inpatient and comprehensive psychiatric emergency department programs. You’ll coordinate discharge planning and continuum of care for patients and families from across the world. You’ll lead clinical debriefing meetings and work with colleagues in need of support after dramatic or stressful events. Here, you’ll experience all the reasons why you entered such a rewarding field. This is a per diem day flex position Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm and at CPEP from 8:00 am - 9:00 pm . In the inpatient service, you'll be working weekdays for 7 hour shifts, whereas in our CPEP 12 hour shifts. In addition, some weekends and holidays would be requested on a need basis.

Preferred Criteria

• Previous experience working with a psychiatric patient population

Required Criteria

• Master Degree in Social Work
• Limited Permit (must supply exam date prior to start of employment)
• Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) by the State of New York
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Assessment and communication skill

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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