Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.
With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.
As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.
Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none.
Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.
Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.
With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.
As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.
Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none.
Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.
Social Worker (LMSW)
Center of Excellence (COE) Grant Program
Location:
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center – In Person, Queens, NY
Job Type:
Full-Time
Schedule:
Day
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rate (commensurate with experience)
Make a Real Impact Every Day
Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s Center of Excellence (COE) Grant Program and be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering trauma-informed, patient-centered care to individuals and families facing complex mental health and substance use challenges.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Work in a high-impact, grant-funded behavioral health program
Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychotherapists, nurses, and care teams
Support patients through crisis intervention, care coordination, and discharge planning
Competitive compensation with opportunities for professional growth
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments
Provide crisis intervention, counseling, and patient advocacy
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess patient needs and develop safe discharge plans
Assist patients and families in understanding diagnoses, treatment plans, and available resources
Coordinate referrals to community-based and social service programs
Investigate suspected abuse or neglect and complete mandated reporting as required
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Support continuity of care across behavioral health services
Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required
Current New York State LMSW or LCSW license required
Experience in mental health, substance use, or community-based programs preferred
Newly licensed graduates will be considered
Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare systems Strong interpersonal, crisis intervention, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Commitment to equity, access, and patient-centered care
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