Travel Social Work - LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
Manhattan, NY
MedCadre
4x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Department: Social Work Non BH
Location: Manhattan, NY - 10016
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 35 Hours/Week
Shift Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks with possible extension

*Recent Hospital experience required*

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to provide psychosocial support, discharge planning, and care coordination services in an acute care setting. The ideal candidate will collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support patients and families through assessment, counseling, referral management, and transition-of-care planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for patients and families.
• Provide supportive therapy and emotional counseling services.
• Coordinate discharge planning and referral management.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Assist patients with community resources, placement coordination, and follow-up services.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards.
• Support patients in inpatient medicine, surgery, medical/surgical rehabilitation, and related acute care units.
• Participate in care planning meetings and patient advocacy initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1 year of LMSW experience required.
• Hospital experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in:
  • Inpatient medicine
  • Surgery
  • Medical/Surgical rehabilitation
  • Psychosocial assessments
  • Supportive therapy
  • Discharge planning
  • Referral management
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.

Education & Certifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.

• Active NY LMSW license required