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NYU Langone Health
New York, New York

Per diem Social Worker

Social WorkerPer Diem

Listed compensation

$57 Hourly

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

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Job Description

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation.

For the fourth consecutive year, Vizient Inc. ranked NYU Langone No. 1 for quality care in the nation and U.S. News & World Report recently placed 12 of its clinical specialties among the top 10 in the nation.

NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida.

With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

For more information, go to NYU Langone Health, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Per diem Social Worker.

In this role, the successful candidate Under the Supervision of a Social Work Supervisor provides psychosocial assessment and counseling services, including discharge planning, to patients as assigned by the Department of Social Work.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participates in interdisciplinary planning and unit/based interdepartmental meetings when requested.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Service Standards and incorporates them into performance of duties.
  • Provides timely and effective psychosocial assessment and evaluations as required. Uses clinical knowledge of psychosocial dynamics and interviewing techniques to gather social history, define problems and develop a relevant treatment plan.
  • Partnering with Care Manager to ensure effective throughput.
  • Coordinates interdisciplinary information and recommendations into social work treatment plan and promotes timely post-hospital/ discharge planning in the interest of patients/families.
  • Mobilizes community agencies and other support networks in the interest of patients/families.
  • Documents all social work activities in a timely manner according to departmental protocols.
  • Performs clinical duties in an independent manner, with appropriate use of supervision.
  • Assists in ensuring that patients receive services in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures through review of medical records.
  • Is competent to care for patients of all age groups.
  • Regularly participates in individual/group supervision.
  • Prepares statistical documentation of work in assigned areas.
  • Demonstrates skill in presentation of psychosocial information in interdisciplinary rounds, meetings and Rusk evaluation conferences.
  • Assists in the orientation of new staff or staff transferring to a new assignment
  • When qualified (i. e., three years post-graduate, SIFI eligible) provides supervision to social work interns.
  • Conducts orientation patient/family groups, educating and/or elaborating on information about diagnosis, treatment, options for post-hospital care, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a Masters Degree in social work, or its equivalent (e. g. a higher degree from a social work program that is registered by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for licensure), from a recognized college or university program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) New York State licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or a New York Education Department-issued limited permit..

Required Licenses: Lic Clinical Social Worker, Lic Social Worker - NYS-Permit, Licensed Social Worker - NYS

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in a hospital or health-related organization.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.

The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.

Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.

Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $57.00 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments, counseling, and discharge planning for patients under the supervision of a supervisor. They also participate in interdisciplinary meetings and coordinate care to ensure effective patient throughput.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program and possess a valid New York State license (LMSW, LCSW, or limited permit). Previous experience in a hospital or health-related organization is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationCrisis interventionPatient advocacySocial history gatheringTreatment planningCare managementCommunity resource mobilizationPatient education

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 10% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSocial Work median $79k (middle half $70k–$92k)978 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNew York index 107.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in New York603 active6,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% remote · 10% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York social worker listings (all specialties): 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 6% offer loan repayment657 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,507 in the last 30 days1,457 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Social Work pay trend+1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs
401k / retirement match
80%
CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,335 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About NYU Langone Health

Hospitals and Health Care
New York, NY
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
Financial security benefits
Generous time-off program
Employee resource groups
Holistic employee wellness program

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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