Social Worker - 251433
1 day ago
The Bronx
Medical Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW) We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Medical Social Worker to join a fast-paced hospital setting supporting patient care and discharge planning. This role is ideal for an LMSW or LCSW who is comfortable working directly on a hospital unit alongside a multidisciplinary team. New LMSWs are encouraged to apply if they are confident working in an acute care environment rather than a traditional office setting. Responsibilities • Provide social work support to patients within a hospital/unit setting, • Manage discharge planning for approximately 25 patients per day, • Collaborate closely with Nurse Care Managers (NCMs), physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate safe transitions of care, • Assess patient psychosocial needs and identify appropriate community resources and support services, • Document interventions and maintain accurate patient records, • Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and care coordination, • Active LMSW required (LCSW strongly preferred), • Comfortable working in a hospital or inpatient setting, • Strong communication, organizational, and care coordination skills, • Minimum of 2 years of experience in medical social work, mental health, or human services as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, • Prior hospital or inpatient experience strongly preferred, • Candidates with outpatient or nonprofit-only backgrounds may not be the best fit for this role Schedule • Monday – Friday