Pays $52.50/hrSocial Worker market median is ~$74k (37 jobs) · Above average in Social Work for work-life (6.8/10, vs 5,645 in this specialty)

Social Worker – Inpatient & CPEP– Per Diem

Social Worker Above average in Social WorkNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem
Posted 6mo ago

About the Role

Per diem Social Worker for inpatient and CPEP at NewYork-Presbyterian. Day flex, Monday-Friday. $52.50/hr.

Join NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital as a Social Worker – Inpatient & CPEP – Per Diem in New York, New York.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $52.50/hr.
  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • On-site position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers weekends off, day shifts only. Work with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in New York, New York.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker will coordinate discharge planning and continuum of care for psychiatric patients and their families across inpatient and comprehensive psychiatric emergency department programs. Additionally, the role involves leading clinical debriefing meetings and supporting colleagues after stressful events.

Requirements

Required criteria include a Master's Degree in Social Work, holding a Limited Permit (with exam date supplied prior to start), and being a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) by the State of New York. Previous experience working with a psychiatric patient population is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Social WorkDischarge PlanningContinuum of CareClinical DebriefingPsychiatric Patient CarePsychosocial AssessmentCommunication Skill

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker – Inpatient & CPEP– Per Diem at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 5,645 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Work — Social Worker Career Context

In New York, Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$83k across 503 listings, vs ~$84k nationally (7,408 listings).

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

New York's cost-of-living index is 139.0 (US average = 100) — New York ranks #1 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.8/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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