Social Worker LMSW - Samaritan Hospital - Inpatient Behavioral Health

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Social Worker LMSW - MICA Inpatient

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 LMSW provides advance clinical social work services, which may include diagnosis and psychotherapy, care planning, case management, and community resource coordination to patients and their families who utilize inpatient and outpatient medical services.  Work involves the use of sophisticated interviewing, assessment, and multi-modality psychotherapeutic interventions aimed at positively affecting the physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning of patients and their families.  Work involves use of high-level creative problem solving and advance communication skills while performing under mainly autonomous conditions.

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.