Job Description: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/LMSW)
Position: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/LMSW)
Facility: Wayne County Nursing & Rehab Center
Location: 1529 Nye Road, Lyons, NY 14489
Work Mode: Onsite, with limited remote documentation or preparation permitted when authorized
Employment Type: Part-Time / Contract Professional Services
Expected Start Date: January 1, 2027
Pay Rate: Negotiable based on qualifications and experience
Position Overview
We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, emotional support, and social-work services to residents at Wayne County Nursing & Rehab Center in Lyons, New York.
The selected clinician will collaborate with residents, families, facility staff, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to support resident well-being, care planning, and continuity of services.
This is a flexible, part-time contract opportunity. Weekly hours are not guaranteed and will depend on resident needs, facility requirements, and the clinician's availability.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct psychosocial assessments and evaluate residents' social, emotional, and mental-health needs.
Provide counseling, supportive therapy, and appropriate psychosocial interventions within the scope of licensure.
Offer emotional support, guidance, and referrals to residents and their families.
Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and coordinate services with nursing, medical, behavioral-health, and other facility personnel.
Consult with staff regarding residents' psychosocial needs and appropriate support strategies.
Assist with staff education and training related to social work and resident care, as requested.
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation.
Support care transitions, referrals, and coordination with community resources when appropriate.
Comply with HIPAA, facility policies, professional ethics, and applicable federal, New York State, and local regulations.
Required Qualifications
Active New York State LMSW or LCSW license, as accepted by the facility for the assigned duties.
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or education meeting applicable New York State licensure requirements.
Relevant clinical or social-work experience.
Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to maintain confidential records and communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.
Availability to provide onsite services according to changing facility needs.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a healthcare setting.
Previous experience in a nursing home, skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation center, or long-term-care environment.
Experience with psychosocial assessments, care planning, counseling, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Familiarity with applicable resident-rights requirements and healthcare documentation standards.
Work Schedule
Part-time, flexible scheduling coordinated with facility management.
No fixed number of weekly hours is guaranteed.
Service hours will depend on resident acuity, staffing requirements, and facility needs.
Onsite availability is required for assigned services.
Certain documentation and preparation activities may be completed remotely when permitted by the facility.
Required Submission Documents
Candidates should provide the following documents for review and proposal submission:
Updated resume or CV.
Proof of active New York State LMSW or LCSW licensure.
Educational qualifications and relevant certifications.
Summary of clinical, healthcare, and long-term-care experience.
Availability for onsite services.
