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United Health Services
Johnson City, New York

Social Worker MSW Non Exempt

Social WorkerPer Diem

Listed compensation

$30.58-$45.86/hr

The week · per this posting

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

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 39m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Position Overview

Under the Director of Social Work, this incorporates social work functions and skills into the inpatient hospital setting. Medical Social Workers serve as integral members of interdisciplinary healthcare teams, providing essential support to individuals facing health-related challenges. They bridge the gap between medical professionals and patients, ensuring that emotional, social, and practical needs are addressed alongside medical treatment.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit

Social Services, UHS Wilson Medical Center

Work Shift and Schedule

This is a per diem position, which means you will work on an as needed, agreed upon basis. Working hours will be assigned by your manager.

Compensation Range

  • $30.58 - $45.86 per hour, depending on experience
  • This position is not eligible for benefits.
  • Education/Experience

Minimum Required

Master’s degree in social work

Preferred

3 year’s post graduate experience

License/Certification

Minimum Required

NYS Licensed Master Social Worker LMSW Limited Permit - Those who are hired with a limited permit must have their full license 1 year after obtaining their limited permit.

Preferred

NYS Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.

At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at uhsinc.com.

Key Responsibilities

Medical social workers serve as integral members of interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide essential support to patients facing health-related challenges. They bridge the gap between medical professionals and patients to ensure emotional, social, and practical needs are addressed alongside medical treatment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work and possess a New York State Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license or a limited permit. A minimum of three years of post-graduate experience is preferred for this role.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Inpatient carePatient supportCase managementMedical social workCrisis interventionPsychosocial assessment

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 15% have no call, 78% 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 ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Social Worker Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs

6
<$70k
9
$70k-90k
5
$90k-110k
7
$110k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
61%
CME allowance
22%
Sign-on bonus
17%
PSLF eligible
11%
Loan repayment
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

LCSW III, TransplantPer Diem

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$56.78-$79.49/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

Home Health Medical Social Worker

$60-$75/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,472 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Johnson City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$168k
Typical market rent
$1,308/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Binghamton, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About United Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Binghamton, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Per Diem Flexibility
Not Eligible for Benefits