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Social Worker Per Diem

Northwell Health

Job Location:

Sharon, MA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 32 - 59

Posted: 18 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 15 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Description

Position at Sharon Hospital

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area including Long Island the Hudson Valley Connecticut and beyond thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York States largest private employer with over 104000 employees including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.

Sharon Hospital has an opening for a PRN Social Worker in the Psych Unit. Monday - Friday weekends

Must cover a minimum of two shifts per month.

Master Social Worker (MSW).
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).
Minimum of three (3) years experience in all aspects of social service and discharge planning.
Connecticut Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or license eligible

PREFER:

Two (2) years of social work experience.
Bilingual English/Spanish

Summery: Responsible for providing social service and discharge planning functions for the inpatient behavioral health unit. Completes psychosocial assessments contributes to the integrated treatment plan runs therapeutic groups coordinates discharge plans. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in PI activities. Population served based on scope of services in the department.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Responsible to perform psychosocial assessments within 72 hours of admission.

2. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patient/ family and provides support counseling and crisis intervention.

3. Ability to assist physicians and communicate social service post-hospital care and discharge planning needs of the patient.

4. Leads insight-oriented psychoeducational process or skills groups.

5. Runs family meetings with both the physician and patient as needed.

6. Provides support with advance directives and assists patient/family with the grieving process and makes referrals to Pastoral Care as appropriate.

7. Accurately determines and communicates the type of assistance setting or resources necessary for the patient/family and provides appropriate resources.

8. Resolves personnel concerns at the departmental level utilizing the appropriate processes as required.

9. Maintains safety and regulatory requirements including all state federal and Joint Commission regulations.

10. Documentation meets current standards and policies.

11. Maintains current knowledge of resources available within the community maintains supply of resource materials to be distributed to patients when needed.

12. Acts on performance improvement issues identified by behavioral health leadership team.

13. Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect Excellence Accountability Compassion Honor).

14. Demonstrates regular reliable and predictable attendance.

15. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements:

Master Social Worker (MSW).
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).
Minimum of three (3) years experience in all aspects of social service and discharge planning.
Connecticut Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or license eligible

PREFER:

Two (2) years of social work experience.
Bilingual English/Spanish

Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities Requirements:

Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.

Basic computer knowledge.

Excellent customer service skills.

Ability to multitask make decisions and communicate effectively.

Able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.

Company: Sharon Hospital

Org Unit: 938

Department: Psych Unit

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $32.23 - $59.86 Hourly

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Northwell Health

Our hospitals, medical practice and care centers are located throughout New York’s Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. At every location, you’ll find excellent convenient care, a personalized approach, a connected team, and access to our network of doctors. Find care now.

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