Senior Social Worker (Oncology) - Sunset Park, Brooklyn (on-site)

About the role

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive.

Responsibilities

Under the Supervision of a Social Work Supervisor or Director the Senior Social Worker will provide culturally sensitive services to patients and their families including, but not limited to, screening, patient identification, psychosocial assessment, counseling and discharge planning for post-acute needs for the designated population. Provides counseling related to the psychosocial aspects of the presenting episode of care.

• Provides timely and effective psychosocial assessment and evaluations as required.
• Uses clinical knowledge of psychosocial dynamics and interviewing techniques to gather social history, define problems and develop a relevant treatment plan.
• Participates in interdisciplinary planning and unit based interdepartmental meetings when requested.
• Participates in teaching psychosocial issues related to health and illness, community resources and social work services.
• Provides supervision to Social Work interns and task supervision to social work staff.
• Assists in orientation of new staff or staff transferring to a new assignment.
• Establishes and maintains close professional relationships with civic and social organizations within the target area.
• Represents the Department of Social Work in hospital and citywide committees and task forces.
• Assists in ensuring that patients receive services in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures through conducting regular chart reviews.
• Maintains professional documentation as defined by organizational policy and procedure.
• Serves as a resource for the Social Work Staff and for other hospital employees.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to assess and plan for appropriate care and services across the continuum.
• Conducts orientation patient/family groups, educating and/or elaborating on information about diagnosis, treatment, options for post-hospital care, etc.
• Mobilizes community agencies and other support networks in the interest of patients/families.
• Completes referrals for post-acute services to meet patient needs to safely transition to the next level of care.
• Demonstrates skills in presentation of psychosocial information in Interdisciplinary rounds, meetings and conferences.
• Provides psychosocial discharge planning assessment and services.
• Involves patient/family/support system in the care and discharge plan as appropriate, educating and/or elaborating on information about diagnosis, treatment, options for post-hospital care, etc.
• Provides counseling as identified through assessment for patients and families/support systems to enhance participation and cooperation in developing a comprehensive social work plan.

Requirements

• Masters 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 having been approved by the licensing board for the LCSW examination 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.

Qualifications

Previous experience in a hospital or health-related organization is preferred. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Benefits

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

Pay

The salary range for the role is $108,779.33 - $118,930 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.