Social Worker (Remote) Per Diem

1 month ago
United States — Remote$70K - $117KPer Diem / PRNSocial Worker

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60% above median for Social Worker in US

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Posted 46 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwell as a Social Worker – Remote Per Diem in United States. Job Description Provides individual, and/or group work services to patients and/or their families in various health care settings. Utilizes psychosocial assessment skills to deliver social work services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Master of Social Work required.
  • Current License to practice as a Master Social Worker, or Current License to practice as a Clinical Social Worker in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
  • 3 years of relevant experience, required.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $70K - $117K

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Remote position - work from anywhere.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Northwell as a Social Worker – Remote Per Diem.

Key Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentDirect ServiceSocial Work ModalitiesConsultation ReferralsAdvocacyPsychoeducationCounselingCrisis InterventionTreatment PlanningDischarge PlanningCommunity ResourcesEntitlement ProgramsDocumentationSupervisionInterdisciplinary Teamwork

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master of Social Work degree and hold a current license to practice as a Master Social Worker or Clinical Social Worker in New York State, along with any necessary specialized certifications. A minimum of 1 to 3 years of relevant professional experience is required for this position.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Social Worker (Remote) Per Diem position at Northwell includes the following lifestyle factors: remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Northwell is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Remote physician positions in Social Work have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

Northwell lists compensation for this physician position at $70k to $117k annually.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
  • Transparent compensation ($70k–$117k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Assessment, Direct Service, Social Work Modalities, Consultation Referrals, Advocacy, Psychoeducation, Counseling, Crisis Intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: This role provides individual and/or group social work services to patients and families in healthcare settings, utilizing psychosocial assessment skills to maximize patient functioning. Responsibilities include advocating for patient access to care, providing psychoeducation and crisis intervention...

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About Northwell

Hospitals and Health Care
Lake Success, NY
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Protective Factors (1)

Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

1mo ago