Social Worker - 249286 Job at Medix™, Valhalla, NY

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  • Medix™
  • Valhalla, NY

Job Description

Medical Social Worker (LMSW)

Hospital-Based | Full-Time | Monday–Friday

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Medical Social Worker to join a hospital-based care team. This role is ideal for a licensed social worker who thrives in a fast-paced inpatient/unit setting and is passionate about supporting patients through effective discharge planning and care coordination.

Position Overview

The Medical Social Worker will work directly within a hospital unit, managing a daily caseload of approximately 25 patients . In this role, you will collaborate closely with a Nurse Case Manager (NCM) and the broader multidisciplinary care team to ensure safe, timely, and appropriate discharges. This is a hands-on, patient-facing position within a hospital environment — not an office or outpatient setting .

We are open to newer LMSWs as long as they are comfortable working in a hospital/unit setting and managing a high-volume caseload. Candidates with prior hospital experience are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct psychosocial assessments for hospitalized patients
  • Manage discharge planning for an assigned caseload of approximately 25 patients per day
  • Coordinate post-acute services, community resources, and follow-up care
  • Collaborate daily with Nurse Case Managers, physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members
  • Address barriers to discharge including housing, insurance, transportation, and social support needs
  • Provide emotional support, counseling, and education to patients and families
  • Ensure documentation is completed accurately and timely in accordance with hospital policies
  • Advocate for patient needs while maintaining compliance with regulatory and ethical standards

Required Qualifications

  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) – required
  • Comfortable working in a hospital/unit-based setting
  • Ability to manage a fast-paced workload and high patient volume
  • Strong communication, organization, and care coordination skills

Schedule

  • Monday–Friday
  • 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Work Environment

  • Inpatient hospital/unit setting
  • High collaboration with clinical staff
  • Patient-centered, team-oriented care model

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Monday to Friday,

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