Senior Social Worker (FGP) - Manhattan, Medicine-Cardio, Part Time

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools, committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the school values equity, inclusion, and the talents of its faculty, staff, and students.

About the role

Under the supervision of a Social Work Supervisor or Director, the Senior Social Worker provides psychosocial assessment and counseling services, including discharge planning to patients. This role requires minimal supervision and involves independent clinical duties.

Responsibilities

• Provides timely and effective psychosocial assessment and evaluations, using clinical knowledge of psychosocial dynamics and interviewing techniques to gather social history, define problems, and develop relevant treatment plans.
• Participates in teaching psychosocial issues related to health and illness, community resources, and social work services.
• Assists in ensuring patients receive services in accordance with departmental policies and procedures through regular chart reviews and medical record reviews.
• Represents the Department of Social Work in hospital and citywide committees and task forces.
• Provides task supervision as required and serves as a resource for Social Work Staff and other hospital employees.
• Organizes and conducts psychodynamic support groups for patients and families, designing goals and facilitating group interaction.
• Organizes and participates in training new staff or staff transferring to different assignments.
• Participates in interdisciplinary planning, unit-based interdepartmental meetings, and the development of programs and projects.
• Provides supervision to social work interns.
• Conducts orientation patient/family groups, educating on diagnosis, treatment, and post-hospital care options.
• Prepares statistical documentation of work in assigned areas.
• Demonstrates skill in presenting psychosocial information in interdisciplinary rounds, meetings, and evaluation conferences.
• Mobilizes community agencies and support networks in the interest of patients and families.
• Partners with Care Managers to ensure effective throughput and coordinates interdisciplinary information into social work treatment plans.
• Documents all social work activities in a timely manner according to departmental protocols.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in social work or its equivalent from a recognized college or university program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• New York State licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or pending examination with application approved by the licensing board, or a New York Education Department-issued limited permit.
• Minimum of four years of post-LMSW experience as a social worker in the health care field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a hospital or health-related organization.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Benefits

NYU Langone Health offers a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including:

• Financial security benefits and a generous time-off program.
• Access to employee resource groups for peer support.
• A holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care well-being.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $36.14 - $61.73 hourly. Actual salaries depend on factors such as experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.