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LMSW- Licensed Social Worker (LJ)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$44.3545-$57.1114/hr

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Job Description

Provides case and group work services to patients and/or their families during patient's Hospital stay. Ensures continuity of medical care by referral to appropriate follow-up services.

Job Responsibility

  • Provides direct service to patients and their families using a variety of social work modalities in order to help clients maximize their functioning.

Travel to patient homes, community resources, community meetings may be required.* Advocates on behalf of the client to ensure maximum access to health care.* Maintains appropriate professional patient care documentation as defined by hospital policies and procedures.* Functions in a consultative and educative capacity with all pertinent individuals or agencies that impact on patients.* Prepares materials for supervisory conferences. May direct the activities of paraprofessional staff, social work interns and volunteers. May participate in appropriate research, staff development programs and community liaison activities. Performs related duties, as required.*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

  • Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
  • LMSW required within one (1) year of employment.
  • Experience as required/preferred by position is indicated on MSW generic

Posting Form

  • 1 year post-masters work experience with Adult population, required.
  • 1 year post-masters work experience in Psychiatric setting, required.
  • 1 year post-masters work experience in Abuse/Neglect/Domestic violence, preferred.
  • 1 year post-masters work experience with Substance Abuse, preferred.
  • Experience in cognitive/behavioral, individual, outpatient, short term crisis preferred.
  • Current Driver’s License and/or own transportation available to maintain caseload, schedules and travel to clients’ homes, if required by site.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e. g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Key Responsibilities

Provides case and group work services to patients and their families during hospital stays to ensure continuity of care. Advocates for clients to maximize access to healthcare and maintains professional patient care documentation.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Social Work and an LMSW license within one year of employment. Candidates must have at least one year of post-masters experience with adult populations and in psychiatric settings.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case managementPatient advocacyMedical care coordinationCrisis interventionPsychiatric social workSubstance abuse counselingConsultationStaff supervision

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates LMSW- Licensed Social Worker (LJ) at Northwell a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Master Social Worker (LMSW) — ranked against 237 active Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 40% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
70%
CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings for work-life

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