Clinical Social Worker II - 53rd Street

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • New York, NY

29d • $82,000 - $131,200 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking to hire a Clinical Social Worker II for our growing team in New York City, join us! Role Overview: Conduct screening and bio-psychosocial assessment of patients and families to assess their distress & develop ongoing clinical plans. Provide clinical interventions and modification of the psychosocial plan, ongoing clinical assessments, advocacy, and assistance with resources for patients and their families. Collaborate with an interprofessional team to address ongoing patient needs. Assist patients/families in accessing appropriate psychosocial services along the continuum of care. Identify the unique needs of assigned service; develop and implement appropriate interventions and programs. Produce quality documentation in the medical record and all written correspondence; and prepare Philanthropic Budget Sheets and other departmental-related documentation. Focus on professional development through supervision of student interns; participating in team consultation, teaching and research, presentations at national conferences, and contributions to the social work/oncology literature. Participate and serve on department-wide committees. Work with Supervisor, Practice Group Leader and/or Director of Social Work on special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• A Masters degree in Social Work and NY-LCSW are both required.
• At least 3 year of post master’s work experience in a hospital.
• Strong clinical skills with individuals, families, and groups are essential.
• 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

• Conduct screening and bio-psychosocial assessment of patients and families to assess their distress & develop ongoing clinical plans.
• Provide clinical interventions and modification of the psychosocial plan, ongoing clinical assessments, advocacy, and assistance with resources for patients and their families.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional team to address ongoing patient needs.
• Assist patients/families in accessing appropriate psychosocial services along the continuum of care.
• Identify the unique needs of assigned service; develop and implement appropriate interventions and programs.
• Produce quality documentation in the medical record and all written correspondence; and prepare Philanthropic Budget Sheets and other departmental-related documentation.
• Focus on professional development through supervision of student interns; participating in team consultation, teaching and research, presentations at national conferences, and contributions to the social work/oncology literature.
• Participate and serve on department-wide committees.
• Work with Supervisor, Practice Group Leader and/or Director of Social Work on special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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