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

Union 1199; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is seeking a Social Worker for the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (Day Shift). The role focuses on delivering psychosocial services, coordinating discharge planning, and supporting families through complex care pathways.

Candidates must hold an MSW and NYS LMSW or LCSW, with at least 3 years hospital experience. Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred; day shifts run 8:30am–4:30pm with rotating weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) is required.
• New York State LMSW or LCSW license is required.
• At least 3 years of hospital experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial services to inpatients on the psychiatric unit.
• Coordinate discharge planning and continuum of care for patients and families.
• Assist patients in coping with illness and daily functioning.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Start Date:

10/29/2026

End Date:

11/07/2026

Description:

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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 out 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.

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 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.