Social Worker - Sunset Park, Brooklyn - Med/Surge

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the borough.

Position Summary

The Social Worker will provide services to patients and their families including screening, patient identification, patient assessment, transitional and discharge planning for post-acute needs for the designated population (Emergency Department and inpatient acute care, excluding Behavioral Health). Provides limited counseling related to the psychosocial aspects of the presenting episode of care.

Responsibilities

• Assists in completion of eligibility documents, assessment forms, etc., as necessary and appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned or volunteered in alignment with the mission, goals, and values.
• Manages inpatient referrals, including screening, identification of social work intervention needs, assessments, development of post-acute discharge plans based on assessed needs, and implementation of discharge plans.
• Provides psychosocial counseling as identified through assessment for patients and families/support systems to enhance participation and cooperation in developing a comprehensive social work plan.
• Involves patient/family/support system in the care and discharge plan as appropriate.
• Provides psychosocial discharge planning assessment and services (i.e., subacute and custodial care placements, entitlements, working with high-risk and/or difficult-to-discharge populations, etc.).
• Completes referrals for post-acute services to meet patient needs to safely transition to the next level of care.
• Utilizes knowledge of community resources to refer patients to appropriate services to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Provides limited services of counseling, crisis intervention, transition planning, protective services, advocacy, information, and referral within the framework of discharge planning.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to assess and plan for appropriate care and services across the continuum.
• Maintains professional documentation as defined by organizational policy and procedure.
• Assists in the collection and reporting of timely, accurate statistical data.
• Establishes and maintains close professional relationships with civic and social organizations within the target area.
• Provides information relative to services, specific programs, and treatment options offered by NYU Langone.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Current NYS Social Work License and Registration (LMSW or LCSW) or permit.
• Willingness to devote the time required completing assigned tasks on schedule.
• 1 year of social work experience preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Benefits

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including:

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

Pay

The salary range for this role is $88,316.32 - $88,316.32 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The range does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.