Social Worker MSW

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. St. Catherine's is located on the north shore of Long Island in Smithtown. The campus is comprised of a 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital; a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; and a 60,000 square foot medical office building. Our nurses, physicians and support staff are devoted to providing advanced health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families and our community. Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission.

St. Catherine of Siena 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. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.

Position Summary

The Care Management Social Worker provides psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, and care coordination services for hospitalized patients. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, case managers, and community providers, this role helps ensure safe, timely transitions of care while connecting patients and families with appropriate resources and support services.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychosocial assessments and identify barriers to discharge.
• Develop and coordinate patient-centered discharge plans with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Arrange referrals to home care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities, hospice, behavioral health, and community resources.
• Provide crisis intervention, counseling, and emotional support to patients and families.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborate to facilitate timely, safe patient discharges.
• Educate patients and families on available community resources, healthcare benefits, and advance care planning.
• Document assessments and interventions accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Advocate for patients while maintaining compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and patient confidentiality.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required.
• New York State Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) required; LCSW preferred.
• One year of hospital or healthcare social work experience preferred.
• Strong communication, assessment, organizational, and care coordination skills.
• Knowledge of discharge planning, community resources, and healthcare regulations.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.