Hospital Social Worker Jobs in New York
Hospital Social Worker jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated across acute care hospitals, Level I trauma centers, large academic medical centers, and integrated health systems serving one of the world's densest urban populations, with openings at every level from newly licensed clinicians to senior care coordinators. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, Buffalo, and Albany, where anchors like NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health, and NYC Health + Hospitals maintain large and consistently staffed social work departments. The most in-demand specialties are discharge planning, behavioral health, and pediatric social work. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Compensation
Mount Sinai South Nassau provides a salary range in good faith determination of potential compensation to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Status: Full Time Regular
Shift: EVENING SHIFT
Department: Care Coordination
Position Summary
Social Workers provide services to all types and ages of patients, including infants, children, adolescents, young adults and the elderly.
Responsibilities:
Education Required
- Must complete in-house orientation program
- MSW (Master in Social Work) from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE)
Experience And Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Speaks, reads and writes English
- Prior experience in Social Work in a health care setting or other relevant social work setting is preferred.
License/Certifications
- LMSW (New York State Certification in Social Work)
- Mandated OMH documentation: Mandated reporter attestation and Code of Conduct
- Screen Certification within 1 month of hire
Working Conditions
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn
- Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
- Hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
- Standing for long periods of time.
- Frequent, prolonged standing/walking.
- Ability to lift five pounds.
- Ability to work in confined areas.
- Must be able to respond in an expedient manner for Hospitals Codes (e.g., Code Grey, Code Adam, and Medical Team).
- Frequent telephone usage.
Compensation
Mount Sinai South Nassau provides a salary range in good faith determination of potential compensation to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Status: Full Time Regular
Shift: EVENING SHIFT
Department: Care Coordination
Position Summary
Social Workers provide services to all types and ages of patients, including infants, children, adolescents, young adults and the elderly.
Responsibilities:
Education Required
- Must complete in-house orientation program
- MSW (Master in Social Work) from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE)
Experience And Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Speaks, reads and writes English
- Prior experience in Social Work in a health care setting or other relevant social work setting is preferred.
License/Certifications
- LMSW (New York State Certification in Social Work)
- Mandated OMH documentation: Mandated reporter attestation and Code of Conduct
- Screen Certification within 1 month of hire
Working Conditions
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn
- Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
- Hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
- Standing for long periods of time.
- Frequent, prolonged standing/walking.
- Ability to lift five pounds.
- Ability to work in confined areas.
- Must be able to respond in an expedient manner for Hospitals Codes (e.g., Code Grey, Code Adam, and Medical Team).
- Frequent telephone usage.
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Hospital Social Worker Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Nicholas H. Noyes Memorial Hospital26
- NYC Health + Hospitals13
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital4
- Newark Wayne Community Hospital3
- Canton-Potsdam Hospital1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services45
- Science & Research4
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hospital social worker jobs across New York.
- Active New York State Licensed Master Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential required
- Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program is required
- Experience with discharge planning, care coordination, or case management in a hospital setting
- Familiarity with New York State Medicaid, managed care, and community resource systems
- Ability to conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized patient care plans
- Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills within inpatient and emergency care teams
Hospital Social Worker Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a hospital social worker in New York?
You become a hospital social worker in New York by earning a Master of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program and obtaining licensure through the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions. Most hospital roles require at minimum an LMSW, with many clinical positions requiring the LCSW, which involves supervised post-degree hours and a licensing exam. New York's Office of the Professions oversees both credentials and handles applications.
Which companies hire hospital social workers in New York?
Employers hiring hospital social workers in New York right now include Nicholas H. Noyes Memorial Hospital, NYC Health + Hospitals, and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's large integrated health systems and public hospital networks tend to post the most consistent volume, particularly for roles in discharge planning and behavioral health units.
Which New York cities have the most hospital social worker jobs?
The cities with the most hospital social worker openings in New York are Elmwood Ave, New York, and Rochester. New York City accounts for the largest share given its concentration of major academic medical centers, Level I trauma centers, and public hospital networks, while Buffalo and Albany draw steady hiring from regional health systems and state-affiliated medical institutions serving upstate populations.
Are there remote hospital social worker jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Hospital social work is fundamentally an in-person role tied to patient care teams, bedside assessments, and real-time discharge coordination. About 2% of hospital social worker openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions tend to be in telephonic case management or utilization review rather than direct inpatient social work.
How can I get hired as a hospital social worker in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a social work intern or field placement position at a New York City Health + Hospitals facility or a Northwell Health site during your MSW program, which frequently leads to direct hire after graduation. New-grad LMSW roles in discharge planning or care transition support are common entry points, and moving laterally from a case manager or patient navigator role at a community health center builds competitive experience recognized by hospital hiring teams.
Where can I find and apply to hospital social worker jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to hospital social worker jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to each position through the listing.
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