Travel Medical Social Worker - $2,002 per week in Mount Vernon, NY

Company: Cynet Health
Location: Mount Vernon
Posted on: February 24, 2026

Job Description:

Medical Social Worker Location: Mount Vernon, NY Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,002 per week Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 3/16/2026 About the Position Job Title: Licensed Social Worker Profession: Social Worker Specialty: Social Work Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 8H Days Hours per Shift: 37.5 hours per week Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS Certification Must-Have: Flu vaccine required - no exemptions or exceptions Description: The Behavioral Health Licensed Social Worker assesses the patient's psychosocial problems and needs at admission and ongoing thereafter. In collaboration with the patient, family, significant other, and members of the treatment team, the Licensed Social Worker develops a plan for treatment and aftercare based upon the identified, prioritized psychosocial problems. The Licensed Social Worker acts as the primary therapist for assigned patients. Responsibilities include assessing the patient's psychosocial problems and needs within the required time frame after admission and ongoing thereafter. The Licensed Social Worker collaborates with the patient, family/significant other, and treatment team members. They carry out the plan for treatment and aftercare as designed, evaluate the patient's responses to the planned interventions, and make decisions regarding continuation or revision of the treatment plan. Collaboration with physicians and other members of the health care team is crucial to further understanding significant social and emotional factors underlying the patient's mental health problems. Additionally, the Licensed Social Worker is responsible for discharge planning for assigned patients, arranging appropriate discharge plans in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Advocating for patients in their relationships with other hospitals and outside agencies is another important aspect of the role. Documentation of all phases of the treatment process in the medical record within appropriate timeframes is required. Maintaining accountability for clinical competency, professional growth and development, and the professional ethics of clinical practice is essential. Participation in special projects as requested is expected. Attendance at meetings in the community as requested and/or according to professional interest is also part of the role. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam

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