Clinical Social Worker (NYC) - Main Campus

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • New York, NY

5d • $77,100 - $119,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Social Worker II for its team at the Main Campus in New York City. The role supports patients and families undergoing radiation oncology treatment through screening, biopsychosocial assessment, clinical planning, interventions, advocacy, and help accessing psychosocial resources and services across the continuum of care.

The Clinical Social Worker collaborates with an interprofessional team, identifies the needs of the assigned service, and develops and implements appropriate interventions and programs. The position also involves maintaining quality medical-record documentation and correspondence, preparing philanthropic budget sheets and other departmental documentation, and contributing to professional development through intern supervision, consultation, teaching, research, presentations, and publications. The position participates in department-wide committees and may take on special projects assigned by the Supervisor, Practice Group Leader, and/or Director of Social Work.

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 families and conduct biopsychosocial assessments during 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 assist with resources.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional team to address ongoing patient needs.
• Help patients and families access appropriate psychosocial services across 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 by supervising student interns and participating in team consultation, teaching, research, national conference presentations, and contributions to social work and oncology literature.
• Participate in and serve on department-wide committees.
• Work on special projects as assigned by the Supervisor, Practice Group Leader, and/or Director of Social Work.

What This Job Offers

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