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Troy, New York

Weekend Track - Social Worker; LMSW - Samaritan Hospital. Crisis ER - Days

Social WorkerIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$43.08/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 47m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift

Description

  • Social Worker - Emergency Department - Days
  • Weekend Track - 12 Hours

If you are looking for a Full-Time position in Social Services, this could be your opportunity. Here at Samaritan Hospital, an affiliate of St. Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places.

Position Highlights

Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge.

Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development

What You Will Do

The Social Worker will be a member of our interdisciplinary treatment team, working with adults with a wide range of psychiatric and substance abuse issues. Duties include individual therapy, group therapy, treatment planning, case coordination, and community collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and treat psychological, behavioral and emotional disorders.
  • Provide specialized skills and mental health therapy for clients.
  • Identify barriers which impact optimal patient functioning.
  • Ensure patients receive appropriate resources in most appropriate setting.

What You Will Need

  • Master's degree in Social Work is required.
  • NYS LMSW or LCSW licensure is required.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in Medical, Psychiatric, or Health Care setting is required.

Pay Range: $30.00 - $43.08

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and possess a valid NYS LMSW or LCSW license. A minimum of one year of experience in a medical, psychiatric, or healthcare setting is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Psychiatric assessmentSubstance abuse counselingCrisis interventionDiagnostic skills

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 32% have no call, 72% 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 ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k 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

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 30 employers

14
<$80k
12
$80k-95k
0
$95k-110k
6
$110k-125k
3
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs

401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
24%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

LifeStance Health · Corvallis, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#2

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

LifeStance Health · Encinitas, California

$118k-$135k
#3

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

$117k-$134k
#4

Clinical Social Worker - Fee For Service

$124k
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 237 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Troy

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$304k
Typical market rent
$1,483/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.6
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 · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Trinity Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Tuition Allowance
Career Development
Strong Orientation Program