Social Worker
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open social worker jobs in New York post a median of $37 an hour, the middle half $30.25–$43.01, across 83 jobs that state their pay. Social workers employed in New York earn a median of $35.13 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
The Social Worker is accountable for the delivery of social work services including care coordination, planning, concrete and support counseling, entitlements and other community resources regarding chronic disease management. Provides consultation, education, and other services as requested by the clinicians within the Department, in the Hospital or in the community. Provides social work services in accordance with National Association of Social Worker (NASW), Case Management Standards and the Hospital's mission and goals.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Social Work
- Previous hospital work experience - Required
- Discharge planning experience -- Preferred
- New York State License Masters Social Worker (LMSW)
- Screen certification -- Required for Social Workers in In-Patient Units. Effective 1/1/2023, new hires will have 90 days to obtain.
- Broad knowledge of community resources and social work / case management regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of computer and computer applications -- word processing, spreadsheets and clinical application software -- Preferred * Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Ability to handle high stress situations
From Brooklyn Hospital Center's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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