Per diem Social Worker
Listed compensation
$45.05-$54.93/hr
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Job Description
NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation.
Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation.
NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida.
With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.
For more information, go to NYU Langone Health, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
Position Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Per diem Social Worker.
In this role, the successful candidate Under the Supervision of a Social Work Supervisor provides psychosocial assessment and counseling services, including discharge planning, to patients as assigned by the Department of Social Work.
Job Responsibilities
- Participates in interdisciplinary planning and unit/based interdepartmental meetings when requested.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Service Standards and incorporates them into performance of duties.
- Provides timely and effective psychosocial assessment and evaluations as required. Uses clinical knowledge of psychosocial dynamics and interviewing techniques to gather social history, define problems and develop a relevant treatment plan.
- Partnering with Care Manager to ensure effective throughput.
- Coordinates interdisciplinary information and recommendations into social work treatment plan and promotes timely post-hospital/ discharge planning in the interest of patients/families.
- Mobilizes community agencies and other support networks in the interest of patients/families.
- Documents all social work activities in a timely manner according to departmental protocols.
- Performs clinical duties in an independent manner, with appropriate use of supervision.
- Assists in ensuring that patients receive services in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures through review of medical records.
- Is competent to care for patients of all age groups.
- Regularly participates in individual/group supervision.
- Prepares statistical documentation of work in assigned areas.
- Demonstrates skill in presentation of psychosocial information in interdisciplinary rounds, meetings and Rusk evaluation conferences.
- Assists in the orientation of new staff or staff transferring to a new assignment
- When qualified (i. e., three years post-graduate, SIFI eligible) provides supervision to social work interns.
- Conducts orientation patient/family groups, educating and/or elaborating on information about diagnosis, treatment, options for post-hospital care, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify you must have a Masters Degree in social work, or its equivalent (e. g. a higher degree from a social work program that is registered by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for licensure), from a recognized college or university program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) New York State licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or a New York Education Department-issued limited permit..
Required Licenses: Lic Social Worker - NYS-Permit, Licensed Social Worker - NYS
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in a hospital or health-related organization.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.
The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.
Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.
Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $45.05-54.93 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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Key Responsibilities
The Social Worker provides psychosocial assessment and counseling services, including discharge planning, to assigned patients under the supervision of a Social Work Supervisor. Key duties involve participating in interdisciplinary planning, coordinating care, mobilizing support networks, and documenting all social work activities.
Requirements
A Master's Degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program is required, along with New York State licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or a limited permit. Preferred qualifications include previous experience in a hospital or health-related organization.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
In New York, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$79k (195 salary observations; 307 listings), vs ~$83k nationally (1,565 salary observations; 4,512 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 49 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% are remote, 14% have no call, 59% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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).
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