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Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

Hospital Social Work experience is preferred Why Saint Luke's? * We believe in work/life balance * We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve * We believe in creating a ...

Saint Luke's Hospital System

Hospital Social Work experience is preferred Why Saint Luke's? * We believe in work/life balance * We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve * We believe in creating a ...

Brownhealth

Supervisor Social Work

Newport, RI · On-site

$74K - $123K/yr

Adheres to Brown University Health, Hospital and departmental policies and procedures to maintain a ... Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school. Current LICSW from State of ...

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How much do hospital social work jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for hospital social work in the United States is $39.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.60 and $55.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a hospital social worker do?

Hospital social workers provide support to patients and their families during hospital stays, helping them cope with emotional, social, and financial challenges. They assess patient needs, coordinate discharge planning, connect patients with community resources, and offer counseling and crisis intervention. Their goal is to ensure that patients receive comprehensive care and have the resources necessary for a successful recovery after leaving the hospital.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hospital social worker?

To thrive as a Hospital Social Worker, you need a solid background in social work, crisis intervention, and patient advocacy, usually supported by a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and appropriate state licensure. Familiarity with hospital information systems, case management software, and documentation standards is essential. Standout soft skills include strong empathy, resilience, active listening, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and medical teams. These skills are vital for supporting patients through complex emotional and social challenges, ensuring coordinated care, and improving overall patient outcomes.

How does a hospital social worker typically collaborate with medical teams to support patients and their families?

Hospital social workers play a vital role in multidisciplinary healthcare teams by acting as a bridge between patients, families, and medical staff. They regularly attend team meetings, share psychosocial assessments, and help develop care plans that address both medical and social needs. This collaboration ensures that patients receive holistic support, including discharge planning, access to community resources, and emotional counseling. Effective communication and advocacy are key aspects of this collaborative process.
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Infographic showing various Hospital Social Work job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,435 per year, or $39.2 per hour.

Director of Social Work and Therapies

St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester

Harrison, NY • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Director of Social Work and Therapies
Location: Saint Joseph's Medical Center/St. Vincent's Hospital
Department: Behavioral Health
Reports to: Senior Vice President of Behavioral Health
Position Type: Full time, Senior Management, Exempt
Salary Range: 140,000-155,000
Saint Joseph's Medical Center is seeking an experienced, highly qualified, operationally sound individual for the position of Director of Social Work and Therapies. This position will clinically and administratively oversee the social work, discharge planning, counseling, and creative arts therapists assigned to the inpatient hospital units at Saint Joseph's Medical Center and at St. Vincent's Hospital. The Director of Social Work and Therapies will also work collaboratively with and support the leadership of the various outpatient mental health and substance use programs and centers regarding clinical practice initiatives, transitions of care, productivity, and programming.
Examples of Duties:
  • Provides clinical and administrative oversight for inpatient psychiatric hospital social workers, counselors, therapists, and discharge planners.
  • Oversees and coordinates disposition/discharge planning services for the inpatient psychiatric units at Saint Joseph's Medical Center and St. Vincent's Hospital.
  • Monitors, coordinates, and develops inpatient group programming services.
  • Establish disposition planning expectations and standards for the inpatient psychiatric units.
  • Conducts outreach, coordination, and collaboration with community referral sources (internal and external to the medical center), community stakeholders, and local, county, and state officials to support the alignment of inpatient discharge planning with community mental health services.
  • Monitors programming and disposition planning data and outcome measures to include readmission rates and works with multi-disciplinary treatment teams and patients to enhance disposition planning success.
  • Provides support, guidance, and collaborates with Administrative Directors, Program Directors, and other managers/disciplines regarding social work clinical practice issues, best practices, programming, and standards.
  • Provides clinical supervision for social workers, therapists, counselors.
  • Coordinates programming and training for staff.
  • Formulates program goals and objectives.
  • Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
Ten (10) years of professional experience in behavioral health care and a Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
Four (4) years of the professional experience must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity directing clinical operations or the delivery of behavioral health care services. This includes the supervision of professional behavioral health care staff.
Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York State.
Experience with monitoring and meeting regulatory requirements and benchmarks.

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