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Troy, New York

Social Worker; LMSW - Samaritan Hospital. Crisis ER - Per Diem

Social WorkerPer Diem

Listed compensation

$30-$43.08/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Rotating Shift

Description

Social Worker - Emergency Department - Per Diem

If you are looking for a Full-Time position in Social Services, this could be your opportunity. Here at Samaritan Hospital, an affiliate of St. Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places.

Position Highlights

  • Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge.
  • Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development

What You Will Do

The Social Worker will be a member of our interdisciplinary treatment team, working with adults with a wide range of psychiatric and substance abuse issues. Duties include individual therapy, group therapy, treatment planning, case coordination, and community collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and treat psychological, behavioral and emotional disorders.
  • Provide specialized skills and mental health therapy for clients.
  • Identify barriers which impact optimal patient functioning.
  • Ensure patients receive appropriate resources in most appropriate setting.

What You Will Need

  • Master's degree in Social Work is required.
  • NYS LMSW or LCSW licensure is required.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in Medical, Psychiatric, or Health Care setting is required.

Pay Range: $30.00 - $43.08

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and possess a valid NYS LMSW or LCSW license. A minimum of one year of experience in a medical, psychiatric, or health care setting is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Psychiatric assessmentSubstance abuse counselingCrisis interventionDiagnostic skills

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 40 active Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% are remote, 15% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Master Social Worker (LMSW) by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$62k–$90kMaster Social Worker (LMSW) median $68k (middle half $60k–$98k)32 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$70k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings in New York701 active7,219 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 35% remote · 15% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Social Worker Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs
7
<$80k
7
$80k-100k
4
$100k-120k
11
$120k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs
401k / retirement match
65%
CME allowance
40%
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
20%
Sign-on bonus
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Part Time Remote Child and Family Therapist (LMFT/LCSW/LPCC) – Texas Licensed

Clarity Pediatrics · San Francisco, California

$62-$84/hr
#2

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - NBMC (Per Diem, Day)Per Diem

NorthBay Health · Fairfield, California

$64.03-$77.83/hr
#3

Social Worker (MSW/ACSW) - NBMC (Per Diem, Day)

$61.45-$74.75/hr
#4

Social Worker (LMSW, LC

$60-$70/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 237 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Troy

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$302k
Typical market rent
$1,473/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.6
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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