Social Worker at HirePower

We are looking for a dedicated Social Worker (LMSW) to join our client’s multidisciplinary team. This role is essential for supporting patients’ psychosocial needs, conducting discharge planning, and coordinating care within a fast-paced hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and plan/implement appropriate patient interventions.
• Provide ongoing supportive counseling and psychosocial interventions to patients and their families/significant others.
• Collaborate and coordinate with the patient's family, community resources, and medical providers to ensure effective treatment and aftercare planning.
• Advocate for patients with social and community agencies to secure necessary services.
• Incorporate universal screening for abuse victims (including child abuse, IPV, elder abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking) and follow all mandated reporting and hospital intervention policies.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Comply with all department and hospital policies, understanding the responsibilities of an essential worker during extreme circumstances.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Required Education: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Required Certification: Valid Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) license issued by NYSED is mandatory.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 1 year of social work experience.
• Hospital experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience in Adult Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) is a plus.
• Shift Time: Working hours are generally between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM (4 nine-hour shifts).

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