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Catholic Health
West Islip, New York

Social Worker-LMSW-Per Diem

Social WorkerPer Diem

Listed compensation

$52.08 /Hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.

A member of Catholic Health, Good Samaritan University Hospital, is a non-profit 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health.

With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island.

Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

Job Details

We are looking for a Per Diem Social Worker to join our team!

Responsibilities

Maintain involvement with patients and families and participate in staff consultations, assessments and evaluations

Keeps informed of the latest professional practices and trends and performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Social Work
  • Minimum of 2 years medical social work preferred
  • New York State Licensure
  • Clinical experience preferred
  • Must display proficient MS Office and strong keyboarding skills

Certification as a LMSW or LCSW Required

  • Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association only accepted.
  • Acute medical hospital experience and/or experience in a health care environment preferred

Salary Range

USD $52.08 - USD $52.08 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentStaff Consultation

Social Worker Career Context

Catholic Health ranks #1 of 13 employers hiring contract/1099 Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 18% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Social Worker Jobs

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Salary Distribution34 jobs

9
<$80k
7
$80k-100k
5
$100k-120k
11
$120k-140k
2
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
77% this job
CME allowance
23%
PSLF eligible
14%
Sign-on bonus
9%
Loan repayment
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$56.78-$79.49/hr
#2

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - NBMC (Per Diem, Day)Per Diem

NorthBay Health · Fairfield, California

$64.03-$77.83/hr
#3

Social Worker (MSW/ACSW) - NBMC (Per Diem, Day)

$61.45-$74.75/hr
#4

Home Health Medical Social Worker

$60-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings

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

Living in West Islip

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$747k
Median resident rent
$2,765/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Catholic Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Rockville Centre, NY
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous benefits packages
Tuition assistance
Defined benefit pension plan