Licensed Master Social Worker - Inpatient Behavioral Health - Per 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.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $69k–$90k | Social Work median $61k (middle half $47k–$98k)37 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$74k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in New York | 610 active | 6,452 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 25% remote · 18% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York Social Worker listings: 5% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 6% offer loan repayment677 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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