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Rockville Centre, New York

Social Worker-MSW- Per Diem

Social WorkerPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50.08 /Hr

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Job Description

If you're looking for a great place to grow your career at a community hospital focused on excellent patient experience and nursing excellence, Mercy Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, may be what you are seeking. We offer career advancement, a rich tuition reimbursement program, medical benefits, a generous pension plan, 403B for retirement and PTO plan. Join us and Long Live Long Island where we care for Every Patient, Every Time.

Explore a career with Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital and member of Catholic Health that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center – the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award.

Job Details

Responsibilities

  • Provides a full range of Social Work Services to patients from admission to discharge.
  • Participates in the interdisciplinary team care process.
  • Interacts effectively with external agencies in regard to discharge planning issues.
  • Advocates for the optimal discharge plan for 3-K patients.
  • Leads therapeutic groups for patients.
  • Provides clear and comprehensive documentation..
  • Communicates effectively and with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Is knowledgeable about the intricacies of local discharge planning options.
  • Maintains productive relationships with patients.
  • Is self-directed and able to work independently as needed..

Requirements

Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited college/university

Licensed in NYS as an LMSW/LCSW

  • Two years experience in a social service agency preferred.
  • Psychiatric social work experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of community resources.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.

Salary Range

USD $50.08 - USD $50.08 /Hr.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary team collaborationTherapeutic group facilitationPatient advocacyCrisis interventionCommunicationCase management

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 46 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 11% have no call, 67% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Social Worker Jobs

46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution36 jobs · 30 employers

7
<$80k
6
$80k-100k
5
$100k-120k
17
$120k-140k
1
$146k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
29%
Sign-on bonus
12%
Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,264 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Rockville Centre

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$983k
Typical market rent
$3,422/mo
Residents’ average commute
37 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Catholic Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Rockville Centre, NY
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Pension plan
403B retirement
PTO plan