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MEDICAL Social Worker
Smith Arnold Partners
Location : White Plains, NY, 10601
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Salary : $87,000 - $130,000 + Bonus
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
Smith Arnold Partners
We are an acute care medical center and a member of a large academic neighboring Health System looking for a Medical Social Worker to join our growing Care Management department. As the Medical Social Worker in the Care Management dept you will perform
Position: MEDICAL Social Worker Care Management
Completes a comprehensive initial assessment and performs all activities for multidisciplinary care coordnation at the intra-hospital level of care and inter-hospital level of care.
Master of Social Work Degree from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
We are an acute care medical center and a member of a large academic neighboring Health System looking for a Medical Social Worker to join our growing Care Management department. As the Medical Social Worker in the Care Management dept you will perform
the initial comprehensive assessment on admission in accordance with the Care Management Department policy, screening all patients by utilizing established tools for high risk indicators to ensure high risk patient populations receive the appropriate supportive services for discharge to prevent readmission and assess all populations for potential discharge planning needs.
Position: MEDICAL Social Worker Care Management
Location: White Plains,, NY
Hours: Mon – Fri 9-5 or 8a-4p; 1 weekend (Sat/Sun) per month, alt
Salary: $87,000 – $130,000 Sign On Bonus : $5,000
Responsibilities:
Completes a comprehensive initial assessment and performs all activities for multidisciplinary care coordnation at the intra-hospital level of care and inter-hospital level of care.
Performs all transitional planning activities including but not limited to; Patient/caregiver education, Arrangement of all aftercare, Commercial payer involvement and High utilizer patient root cause
Communicates and collaborates all relevant patient information to appropriate health team members and ensures department goals of LOS reduction, readmission prevention, denial reduction, and satisfaction improvement are realized.
Documents per department requirement and participates in Performance Improvement activities as needed.
Requirements:
Master of Social Work Degree from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
Licensed Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW) approved by the State Education Department of the University of the State of New York.
Two years related experience in an acute care hospital setting
NYS SCREEN Certification (obtained within initial 3 months of employment
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Freqently Asked Questions
Medical Social Workers in White Plains often engage more directly with community-based discharge planning due to the suburban healthcare environment, contrasting with the higher patient volume and diversity in NYC or Los Angeles. This impacts care coordination strategies and the types of local resources utilized for patient support.
Yes, Medical Social Workers in New York must be licensed (LMSW or LCSW) by the State Education Department and obtain NYS Screen Certification within three months of employment. These credentials ensure compliance with state healthcare regulations and readiness to manage acute care social work cases.
Key competencies include expertise in multidisciplinary care coordination, proficiency in conducting comprehensive patient assessments, and strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams. Familiarity with payer systems and discharge planning is also critical for success in this role.
White Plains maintains steady demand for Medical Social Workers due to its acute care centers and proximity to academic health systems. Hiring can be moderately competitive, often requiring candidates to demonstrate relevant acute care experience and local licensure to move swiftly through recruitment phases.
Medical Social Workers at Smith Arnold Partners typically earn between $87,000 and $130,000 annually. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered, reflecting the organization's commitment to attracting experienced professionals skilled in acute care social work and care management.
Smith Arnold Partners emphasizes comprehensive transitional planning, offering Medical Social Workers tools and protocols to ensure seamless discharge processes. This includes facilitating patient education, coordinating aftercare services, and collaborating with payers to reduce readmissions and length of stay.
A typical day involves conducting initial patient assessments, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams across hospital units, managing discharge planning, and documenting interventions. The role demands proactive identification of high-risk patients to tailor supportive services and optimize care outcomes.
Medical Social Workers can progress into senior clinical roles, care management leadership, or specialized positions such as patient advocacy within hospital networks. Continuous professional development and advanced certifications often facilitate upward mobility in this suburban healthcare market.
Smith Arnold Partners fosters a collaborative and academically linked atmosphere, promoting evidence-based practices and interprofessional teamwork. This environment enhances Medical Social Workers’ ability to engage deeply in patient-centered care and continuous performance improvement.
White Plains offers relatively manageable commuting options compared to NYC, with accessible highways and public transit. However, traffic during peak hours can affect travel times, making flexible scheduling and occasional weekend shifts considerations for job candidates.
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