Social Worker - LMSW

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery.

Additionally, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology. Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards® and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island.

St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care

Job Details

The Licensed Masters of Social Worker (LMSW) provides comprehensive social work services to patients and their families, helping them navigate emotional, psychosocial, financial, and discharge-related needs. The LMSW collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to assess patient needs, provide appropriate support and counseling, and connect patients and families with community resources.

Key Responsibilities

Provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and emotional support to patients and families.

Assist patients and families with discharge and transitional planning, including coordination of appropriate post-acute services and community resources.

Educate patients and families regarding available financial assistance programs, benefits, entitlements, and community resources.

• Identify and address psychosocial barriers that may impact a patient’s treatment, recovery, or discharge plan.
• Provide crisis intervention and utilize appropriate de-escalation techniques when needed.

Required Qualifications

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work.

Licensure

Current New York State Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license.

Experience

• 1–3 years of relevant social work experience required.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience in specialty areas such as dialysis, rehabilitation, substance use/ETOH, home care, oncology, or hospice preferred.
• Experience with discharge and transitional planning.
• Knowledge of community resources, entitlement programs, and eligibility requirements.
• Strong counseling, crisis intervention, and de-escalation skills.
• Experience providing psychological and emotional support to patients and families.
• Knowledge and experience identifying, assessing, and reporting suspected abuse cases.

Additional Requirements

• SBIRT certification required or must be obtained as required by the organization.
• NYS DOH Screen Certification required or must be obtained as required by the organization.

Salary Range

USD $41.33 - USD $56.76 /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 and position location. 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.