Full Time Social Worker - Samaritan Hospital - Geriatric Psych

Employment Type

• Full time
• Shift:
• Day
• Shift
• Description: Social Worker LMSW - Inpatient Geriatric Mental Health If you are looking for an exciting role in Mental Health, this could be your opportunity! This position is housed on the Inpatient Geriatric Mental Health Unit where the Social Worker is an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Here at Samaritan Hospital, an affiliate of St. Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places.
• Position
• Highlights:
• Recognized leader:
• Magnet
• Hospital in the
• Capital
• Region
• Quality of
• Life:
• Supportive team environment, manageable caseload
• Advancement: Strong orientation program, clinical supervision for licensure progression, shared governance opportunities, generous tuition allowance and career development
• What you will do: The Social Worker LMSW provides advance clinical social work services, which may include diagnosis and psychotherapy, treatment planning, case management, and community resource coordination to patients and their families. Work involves the use of sophisticated interviewing, assessment, and multi-modality psychotherapeutic interventions aimed at progressing care in the hospital setting and positively affecting the physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning of patients and their families. Work involves use of high-level creative problem solving and advance communication skills while performing under mainly autonomous yet supportive conditions.

Responsibilities

Assess and treat psychological, behavioral and emotional disorders Identify barriers which impact optimal patient functioning and appropriate progression of care in the hospital setting Provide specialized therapeutic interventions to geriatric patients receiving acute psychiatric care Ensure patients receive appropriate resources in most appropriate setting Work collaboratively with providers on the unit (MD, RN, PCT etc) as well as clinicians, advocates and representative of various community agencies to best meet the needs of the patients What you will need: Master's degree in Social Work is required. NYS LMSW or LCSW licensure is required. Minimum of 1 year of experience in Medical, Psychiatric, or Health Care setting is required MSW, MHC and LMHCs encouraged to apply as well! Pay Range: $30.00 - $43.08 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.