Travel Occupational Therapist
Southampton, NY
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW)

Location

New York, NY | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Complete patient assessments within departmental timeframes, incorporating biopsychosocial, financial, medical, and physical factors alongside age-specific and clinical considerations
• Develop and coordinate safe discharge plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, including post-hospital care options and placement in alternative healthcare facilities when appropriate
• Assess patient capacity for self-care and evaluate the availability of family or support networks to assist with care at home
• Provide short-term counseling for crisis intervention, problem solving, bereavement, and adjustment to medical diagnosis or hospitalization
• Advocate on behalf of patients with referral and payor sources, and coordinate services with payors, community resources, and the care team
• Comply with required standards for medical/legal reporting situations, including child abuse, adult abuse, and sexual abuse reporting

Required Qualifications

• Active Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) licensure in New York State required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in social work
• Experience working in a hospital setting required
• Demonstrated knowledge of community-based resources and discharge planning processes
• Ability to manage crisis situations, set priorities, and exercise effective time management in a fast-paced clinical environment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Powerchart electronic health record system
• Familiarity with complex psychosocial and discharge planning cases
• Experience with multidisciplinary team collaboration and care coordination

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes through comprehensive discharge planning and patient advocacy in an acute care environment
• Work alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team with access to ongoing educational in-services and professional development opportunities