--- title: Inpatient Social Worker LMCS/LCSW/LMHC Days description: Mohawk Valley Health System is hiring for the Inpatient Social Worker LMCS/LCSW/LMHC Days role in Utica, NY. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/inpatient-social-worker-lmcs-lcsw-lmhc-days-at-mohawk-valley-health-system-01a0b3d1-d1d9-7415-8aa6-84d63d7494f1 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Mohawk Valley Health System as Inpatient Social Worker LMCS/LCSW/LMHC Days in Utica, NY. Pays $27–$45 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/9tkrh4.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Mohawk Valley Health System](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/mohawk-valley-health-system?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Utica, NY | | **Salary** | $27/hr - $45/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 09, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Mohawk Valley Health System sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 18 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Mohawk Valley Health System. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $71,000 – $89,000 a year (median $80,000). ## Description ## **Job Summary** The Social Worker LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) will provide generalist social work services across various care settings. This role involves assessing patient or outpatients’ needs, developing treatment plans, and providing therapeutic interventions. The LMSW may work in hospital, and outpatient settings, adapting their approach to meet the unique needs of each environment, collaborating with other healthcare professionals to deliver holistic care. ## **Core Job Responsibilities** **Patient Assessment & Evaluation:** - Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments to understand patients' mental health, social, and environmental needs. - Identify and evaluate patients’ strengths, challenges, areas requiring intervention and barriers to effective care. - Makes recommendations to provider for treatment options and dispositioning. **Treatment Planning & Intervention:** - Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with LCSW/provider patients, families, and the healthcare team. - Provide individual, group, and family therapy to address psychological, emotional, and social issues. - Support patients in managing chronic conditions, adjusting to life changes, and addressing psychosocial stressors. - Provide crisis intervention and support in various clinical situations. **Case Management & Coordination:** - Assist in care coordination across hospital and outpatient settings to ensure continuity of care. - Facilitate referrals to community resources, support services, and additional healthcare providers to support patient needs. - Advocate for patients' needs and rights within the healthcare system and community. **Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration:** - Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated and comprehensive patient care. - Participate in care team meetings, case discussions, and discharge/care planning processes. **Documentation & Compliance:** - Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required records. - Adhere to state and federal regulations, as well as organizational policies and procedures, ensuring compliance in all aspects of social work practice. **Education & Support:** - Provide education to patients and families about coping strategies, mental health conditions, and available resources. - Provide emotional support and guidance to help patients and families navigate complex healthcare situations. - Offer training and support to staff members on social work practices and psychosocial issues. - May provide clinical supervision to assigned students, residents or unlicensed MSW staff. **Continuous Improvement:** - Engage in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with social work best practices and healthcare trends. - Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and help enhance social work practices within the health system. - Meet CEU requirements to maintain licensure. - Perform related duties as assigned.   ## **Education/Experience Requirements** **REQUIRED:** - Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution. - Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of clinical experience, with experience in hospital, skilled nursing, or outpatient settings preferred. - Strong understanding of social work practices, ethical standards, and relevant healthcare regulations. - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. - Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and manage a diverse caseload. - Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and documentation standards. - Ability to handle high-stress situations with professionalism and sensitivity. - Ability to travel to other worksites within MVHS. **PREFERRED:** - Knowledge of EPIC. - Experience in a hospital inpatient or outpatient environment ## **Licensure/Certification Requirements** **REQUIRED:** - Current and valid New York State licensure as a Master Social Worker (LMSW). ## **Disclaimer** Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.   ## **Job Details** Req Id 98121 Department BEHAVIORAL HLTH ADMIN Shift Days Shift Hours Worked 12.50 FTE 0.94 Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR Employee Status A1 - Full-Time Union Non-Union Pay Range $27 - $45 per hour ## Skills - Patient Assessment - Multidisciplinary Team - Epic EHR - Care Coordination - Patient Care - Interpersonal Skills - Licensed Master Social Worker - Crisis Intervention - Quality Improvement - Clinical Supervision - Treatment Planning - Continuing Education Units (Ceu) - Psychosocial Assessment - Community Resource Navigation - Progress Notes - Organizational Skills - Clinical Experience - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Care Planning - Communication - Continuity of Care - Electronic Health Records (Ehr) - Patient Discharge - Family Therapy - Inpatient Care - Regulatory Compliance ## Benefits - Professional Development ## Related - [More jobs at Mohawk Valley Health System](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/mohawk-valley-health-system?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Social Services & Nonprofits jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Social Work & Counseling jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/social-work-and-counseling?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Healthcare Social Worker jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/social-work-and-counseling/healthcare-social-worker?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385445 jobs - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150100 jobs - [Utica, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/utica?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 707 jobs - [Mohawk Valley Health System](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/mohawk-valley-health-system?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 268 jobs ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385445 jobs - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150100 jobs - [Utica, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/utica?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 707 jobs - [Mohawk Valley Health System](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/mohawk-valley-health-system?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 268 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)