Full Time- Social Worker; LMSW - Samaritan Hospital. Crisis ER - Days
Listed compensation
$30-$43.08/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift
Description
Social Worker - Full -Time Emergency Department - Nights
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
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 40% have no call, 66% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $62k–$90k | Master Social Worker (LMSW) median $68k (middle half $60k–$98k)26 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$70k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings in New York | 701 active | 7,219 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 40% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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