Social Worker – Behavioral Health – Per-Diem

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

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White Plains, New York$52.50/hrPer Diem / PRNSocial Work

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital as a Social Worker – Behavioral Health – Per-Diem in United States.

Key Responsibilities

must supply exam date prior to start of employment) Fieldwork or previous experience in a psychiatric setting Form a therapeutic relationship with patients and maintain a neutral therapeutic stance Knowledge base of bio-psychosocial model, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV (DSM-IV) diagnoses, criteria for treatment of different diagnoses in an acute care setting, behavioral risk factors and of the impact of mental illness upon individual and family functioning Competency in individual, family and group treatment modalities and treatment techniques appropriate to an inpatient treatment setting Conduct initial evaluations and psychosocial assessments and to establish individualized and measurable treatment goals Knowledge base of community and discharge planning resources and processes Effective organizational skills to manage clinical, discharge planning and documentation requirements within assigned LOS of inpatient hospitalization Communicate effectively and to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team; demonstrated self-awareness to identify learning needs and capacity to apply supervisory feedback into practice Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high.

provide services to patients of all ages – from children to adults – who are admitted to our hospital or who.

coordinate discharge planning and continuum of care for patients and families from across the world.

lead clinical debriefing meetings and work with colleagues in need of support after dramatic or stressful.

Requirements

awareness to identify learning needs and capacity to apply supervisory feedback into practice 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 & Compensation

Salary: $52.50/hr

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No weekends required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in United States.

Key Skills

Social workPsychiatric careDischarge planningContinuum of careClinical debriefingCognitive behavior therapyBio-psychosocial modelDSM-IVPsychosocial assessmentsCrisis interventionInterdisciplinary collaborationDocumentationPatient advocacyTreatment planningGroup therapyIndividual therapy

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Social Worker – Behavioral Health – Per-Diem position at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $52000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in White Plains, New York.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($52k–$52k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social work, Psychiatric care, Discharge planning, Continuum of care, Clinical debriefing, Cognitive behavior therapy, Bio-psychosocial model, DSM-IV. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The social worker will provide psychiatric care, coordinate discharge planning, and manage the continuum of care for patients in inpatient and emergency settings. They will also lead clinical debriefing sessions and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient and family needs.

Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits, Professional growth opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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