Social Worker – Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (3RE) - Day Shift

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital seeks a Social Worker for the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit to provide psychosocial services, discharge planning, and care coordination. This full-time, day-shift role supports patients and families with complex needs.

Required: MSW, NY LMSW or LCSW, 3 years hospital experience; preferred: bilingual Spanish/English. You’ll join a compassionate care team dedicated to improving outcomes.

Qualifications

• MSW required, NY LMSW or LCSW preferred.
• At least 3 years of hospital experience.
• Inpatient psychiatric discharge planning experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning and continuum of care for patients and families.
• Provide psychosocial services to patients in inpatient psychiatry.
• Collaborate with care team to support patient outcomes.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish/English

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Job Overview

Start Date: 10/29/2026 End Date: 11/07/2026 Description: Posting Job Description Social Work Changes Lives: You Make It Possible Social Worker - Inpatient Psychiatric Unit - Day Shift Take your career to the next level at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, our psychiatric department has one of the highest case mix indexes in the nation, yet our measured outcomes are among the best. Crucial to this success is the level of patient care our social workers are able to deliver, lead, and educate in a department like no other. We partner across the full spectrum of key areas, providing life-changing research, education and practice. Experience a place where Social Worker are respected. Utilize your inpatient experience to provide a variety of psychosocial services, coordinate discharge planning and continuum of care for patients and families from across the world. Assist them in enhancing their capabilities of coping with illness and daily functioning. Social work is a life-changing career journey focused on amazing patient outcomes every step of the way. Each of our social workers dares to be truly excellent -thriving in a compassionate culture of care and caring. Together, we improve the health of patients and their families, making our communities - and the world - stronger.

Position Details

This is a full time day shift position working 8:30am - 4:30pm with rotating weekend/holiday coverage.

Preferred Criteria

• Acute Care Rehabilitation Experience
• Inpatient Psychiatric Discharge planning
• Bilingual in Spanish/English

Required Criteria

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• New York State License as a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• 3 years experience or training in a hospital

Salary and Compensation

Salary Range: $45.61-$61.08/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.