Social Worker-Lmsw

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.

Job Details

Social Worker Responsibilities:

Provides psychosocial assessment, screening, counseling, and crisis intervention services based on established high risk criteria and on consultation basis to patients and families, utilizing a variety of treatment modalities, which include but are not limited to individual, family, group and specialized counseling. Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to determine services that will be needed to assist patients and their families in reaching their goals of care, and that promote positive outcomes.

Social Worker Requirements:

• Master's degree in Social Work

• Minimum of 2 years medical social work preferred

• New York State Licensure

• Clinical experience preferred

• Must display proficient MS Office and strong keyboarding skills

• Certification as a LMSW or LCSW required

• BLS required. No online programs from any organization will be accepted.

• Acute medical hospital experience and/or experience in a health care environment preferred.

Salary Range

USD $38.39 - USD $53.75 /Hr.

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. 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.

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