Licensed Master Social Worker - Inpatient Behavioral Health - Per Diem

Social WorkerPer Diem

Listed compensation

$32.97-$43.5/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

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Rotating Shift

Description

Our Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program is a fast-paced crisis intervention program that provides a full range of observation and outpatient psychiatric services for all ages. We are a State designated Community Health Center.

What You Will Do

Crisis intervention and triage patients to the appropriate setting: waiting areas – voluntary or involuntary, children/family or emergency department evaluations.

Care for and provide treatment modalities to outpatient and extended observation clients.

Responsible for providing intensive casework, assessment, intervention, and referral services to patients and/or their families. Emphasis is placed on providing for patient’s social needs, exercising initiative and independent judgement based upon professional knowledge, experience, and hospital policy.

  • Collaborative team approach with social work, psychiatrists, clinical affiliates, and unit support staff.
  • Liaison to other services along the continuum of care and community support services.
  • Cross train with Mobile Crisis Outreach (MCO)

Mission Statement

We, St Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure:

Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university, and passing exam offered by ASWB and licensure as Aa LMSW through State of New York.

Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.

Special Equipment, Skills or Other Requirements

  • Have a good understanding of behavioral health crisis intervention.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patient, family, medical team, and other professions within hospital and in the community.
  • Knowledge of community resources.
  • Current BLS/CPR certification

Work Environment and Hazards

Clinical setting. Exposure Class I

Physical Demands

Light work: May work long and irregular hours in an emotionally stressful environment.

Work Contact Group

All services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, vendors, various regulatory and professional agencies.

Supervised By: Supervisor or Coordinator

Supervises

  • Students/Interns
  • Pay Range: $32.97 - $43.50

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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide crisis intervention, triage, and intensive casework for patients in a fast-paced psychiatric emergency program. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver treatment modalities and coordinate care across the continuum.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Social Work and a valid LMSW license in the State of New York. Candidates must have a strong understanding of behavioral health crisis intervention and current BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

CommunicationClinical documentation

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% are remote, 18% have no call, 70% 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 ~$80k 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).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$69k–$90kSocial Work median $61k (middle half $47k–$98k)37 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$74k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in New York610 active6,452 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 25% remote · 18% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Social Worker listings: 5% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 6% offer loan repayment677 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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