Clinical Social Worker (NYC) - Main Campus

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • New York, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Social Worker II to join its growing team at the New York City main campus. The role supports patients and families undergoing radiation oncology treatment by assessing psychosocial needs and distress, developing clinical plans, providing interventions and ongoing assessment, and helping patients access appropriate psychosocial services throughout the continuum of care. The social worker collaborates with an interprofessional team, advocates for patients and families, and develops interventions and programs tailored to the needs of the assigned service. The position also includes clinical documentation, departmental paperwork, student supervision, consultation, teaching, research, conference presentations, contributions to social work and oncology literature, committee service, and special projects assigned by leadership. The position is based at 1275 York Avenue and follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• New York Licensed Master Social Worker (NY-LMSW).
• Strong clinical skills with individuals, families, and groups.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in oncology and/or palliative care in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients and conduct biopsychosocial assessments of patients and families receiving radiation oncology treatment to assess distress and develop ongoing clinical plans.
• Provide clinical interventions, modify psychosocial plans, conduct ongoing clinical assessments, advocate for patients and families, and assist with resources.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional team to address ongoing patient needs.
• Help patients and families access appropriate psychosocial services throughout the continuum of care.
• Identify the unique needs of the assigned service and develop and implement appropriate interventions and programs.
• Prepare quality medical-record documentation, written correspondence, Philanthropic Budget Sheets, and other departmental documentation.
• Support professional development through supervision of student interns, team consultation, teaching, research, national conference presentations, and contributions to social work and oncology literature.
• Participate in and serve on department-wide committees.
• Work with the Supervisor, Practice Group Leader, and/or Director of Social Work on assigned special projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level