Overview:
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.
Job Details:
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.
Posted Salary Range:
USD $53.09 - USD $53.09 /Hr.
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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