Licensed Master Social Worker - Temporary

IA_MMC Mercy Health Services - Iowa, Corp.

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SJHSYR-MAINCAMPUS Until 9/29/2026 First posted July 31, 2026 Last posted July 31, 2026
Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

SHORT-TERM COVERAGE
MONDAY - FRIDAY
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for providing intensive casework, assessment, intervention and referral services to patients and/or their families.  Emphasis is placed on providing for patient’s social needs, exercising initiative and independent judgement based upon professional knowledge, experience and hospital policy.  Liaison to other services along the continuum of care and community support services.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university, and licensed to practice as LMSW in the State of New York. 

Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.    

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Acute Social work experience is preferred. Crisis intervention skills. Ability to communicate effectively with patient, family, medical team and other professions within hospital and in the community.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS:

Office and clinical setting.  Exposure Class II.  No exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions or secretions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Light work: May work long and irregular hours in an emotionally stressful environment.

WORK CONTACT GROUP:

All services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, vendors, various regulatory and professional agencies.

SUPERVISED BY:

Supervisor or Coordinator

SUPERVISES:

Students/Interns

MISSION STATEMENT:

We, St Joseph's Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Pay Range: $32.97 - $47.50

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

About this role

Summary

Provide social work assessment, intervention, and referral services in hospital setting.

Job title

Licensed Master Social Worker - Temporary

Experience level

Masters Degree with licensure in LMSW

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

SJHSYR-MAINCAMPUS, on-site, no remote work

Salary

$3k–$5k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

licensed LMSWacute social work experiencecrisis interventioncommunication

Preferred skills

acute social workcrisis intervention

Specializations

caseworkassessmentinterventionreferral
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site