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United Health Services
Binghamton, New York

Medical Social Worker LMSW Non Exempt

Social WorkerPer Diem

Listed compensation

$30.58-$45.86/hr

The week · per this posting

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Job Description

Position Overview

Medical Social Workers are a trusted source of support, guidance, and advocacy for patients and families facing complex healthcare challenges. By connecting individuals with resources, coordinating care, and providing compassionate counseling, you help ensure patients receive the support they need throughout their healthcare journey.

At United Health Services, meaningful relationships are at the heart of exceptional care. Join a collaborative team where your expertise, empathy, and commitment to helping others strengthen connections between patients, families, caregivers, and the community, making a lasting impact every day.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit

Social Services, UHS Wilson Medical Center

Work Shift and Schedule

This is a per diem position, which means you will work on an as needed, agreed upon basis. Working hours will be assigned by your manager.

Compensation Range

  • $30.58 - $45.86 per hour, depending on experience
  • This position is not eligible for benefits.

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Education/Experience

Minimum Required

Master’s degree in social work

Preferred

3 year’s post graduate experience

License/Certification

Minimum Required

NYS Licensed Master Social Worker LMSW Limited Permit - Those who are hired with a limited permit must have their full license 1 year after obtaining their limited permit.

Preferred

NYS Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

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About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.

At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.

Key Responsibilities

Provide support, guidance, and advocacy to patients and families facing complex healthcare challenges. Connect individuals with resources, coordinate care, and offer counseling to support patients throughout their healthcare journey.

Requirements

A master's degree in social work and a New York State Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license or limited permit are required. Three years of postgraduate experience is preferred; employees hired with a limited permit must obtain full licensure within one year of receiving it.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient SupportFamily SupportCare CoordinationResource ConnectionCompassionate CommunicationCollaboration

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 40 active Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 5% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Social Worker Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution33 jobs · 29 employers

6
<$80k
5
$80k-100k
6
$100k-120k
16
$120k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
65%
CME allowance
29%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

LCSW III, TransplantPer Diem

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$56.78-$79.49/hr
#2

Home Health Medical Social WorkerPer Diem

BAYADA Home Health Care · Newton, Massachusetts

$60-$75/hr
#3

Social Worker / MSW (PRN)

$65-$70/hr
#4

Per Diem Home Health Medical Social Worker

$63-$68/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,110 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Binghamton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$194k
Typical market rent
$1,701/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Binghamton, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About United Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Binghamton, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Per Diem - Not Eligible for Benefits