Social Worker-LCSW Per Diem

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery. Additionally, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology. Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards® and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island.

St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials.

Position Summary

The Per Diem Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides comprehensive social work services to patients and their families, helping them navigate emotional, psychosocial, financial, and discharge-related needs. The LCSW collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to assess patient needs, provide appropriate support and counseling, and connect patients and families with community resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and emotional support to patients and families.
• Assist patients and families with discharge and transitional planning, including coordination of appropriate post-acute services and community resources.
• Educate patients and families regarding available financial assistance programs, benefits, entitlements, and community resources.
• Identify and address psychosocial barriers that may impact a patient’s treatment, recovery, or discharge plan.
• Provide crisis intervention and utilize appropriate de-escalation techniques when needed.
• Conduct suicide risk assessments when indicated and communicate findings to the appropriate members of the care team.
• Identify, assess, document, and report suspected abuse, neglect, and domestic violence to the appropriate protective service agencies in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case management, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to support quality patient care.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and ensure timely communication regarding patient and family needs.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work.
• LCSW required.

Licensure

• Current New York State Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license.

Experience

• 1–3 years of relevant social work experience required.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience in specialty areas such as dialysis, rehabilitation, substance use/ETOH, home care, oncology, or hospice preferred.
• Experience with discharge and transitional planning.
• Knowledge of community resources, entitlement programs, and eligibility requirements.
• Strong counseling, crisis intervention, and de-escalation skills.
• Experience providing psychological and emotional support to patients and families.
• Knowledge and experience identifying, assessing, and reporting suspected abuse cases.

Additional Requirements

• SBIRT certification required or must be obtained as required by the organization.
• NYS DOH Screen Certification required or must be obtained as required by the organization.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits