MSW Social Worker - NYU Langone Orthopedic P/T 22.5 hrs per week, Monday - Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About The Position
Under the supervision of a Social Work Supervisor or Director, the MSW Social Worker provides psychosocial assessment and counseling services, including discharge planning, to patients assigned by the Department of Social Work/Care Management. The role provides patients and families with information and education related to patient needs and discharge plans, and includes clinical supervision of social work interns. The social worker will be assigned to the NYU CAR - Center for Amputation Reconstruction. Responsibilities specific to this assignment include conducting psychosocial intake assessments; providing evidence-based counseling and support; connecting patients with counseling, housing, transportation, financial support, and community reintegration resources; monitoring progress and adjusting care plans; and conducting outreach to former patients as needed. The role also facilitates patient and caregiver support groups, develops a patient resource packet and a peer mentoring “connect to care” program, collaborates with the medical team, seeks holistic support services, contributes to research, and supports advocacy related to upper and lower limb loss. The position is part-time, 22.5 hours per week, Monday through Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The hourly salary range is $43.83–$59.39. Actual salary depends on factors including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work, or an equivalent higher degree from a social work program that meets the stated registration, accreditation, or equivalency criteria.
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) licensure or a New York State Education Department-issued limited permit; the listed required licenses are NYS Social Worker permit or NYS Licensed Social Worker.
- Complete coursework or training in identification and reporting of child abuse in accordance with Section 6507(3)(a) of the Education Law.
- Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a hospital or health-related organization.
- Experience working with people who have experienced trauma and loss.
Responsibilities
- Conduct timely psychosocial assessments and evaluations, gather social histories, identify problems, develop treatment plans, and coordinate interdisciplinary information and recommendations.
- Establish post-hospital and discharge plans; identify and mobilize community resources and coordinate with hospital discharge planning and community services.
- Use appropriate interventions responsive to patient and family dynamics and needs; develop group programs where appropriate and maintain therapeutic, professional relationships.
- Provide patients and families with information and education relevant to patient needs and discharge plans.
- Document social work activities, assessments, cultural and spiritual needs, education, and treatment plans accurately and promptly according to department protocols.
- Perform clinical duties independently while using supervision appropriately, sharing relevant information with interdisciplinary teams, and organizing work efficiently as priorities change.
- Present psychosocial information and discharge plans in interdisciplinary rounds, meetings, and evaluation conferences; contribute to in-services and staff or departmental development.
- Maintain accessibility during the workday and check and follow up on messages and written communications.
- Meet attendance, punctuality, professional appearance, identification badge, Employee Health assessment, TB screening, and immunization requirements.
- Conduct psychosocial intake assessments for new patients at the NYU CAR - Center for Amputation Reconstruction.
- Provide evidence-based counseling and support; refer and case-manage patients for counseling, housing, transportation, financial support, and community reintegration resources.
- Monitor patient progress, reassess needs, and adjust care plans; conduct outreach to past patients to support current goals as needed.
- Facilitate patient support groups and caregiver support groups.
- Develop a CAR resource packet for patients and a peer “connect to care” program.
- Collaborate with the medical team to coordinate care and seek holistic support services, including art and music therapy.
- Participate in and contribute to research projects, with the goal of publishing findings.
- Support regional and national CAR advocacy efforts concerning upper and lower limb loss.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Provide clinical supervision to social work interns.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness package for employees and their loved ones.
- Financial security benefits.
- Generous time-off program.
- Employee resource groups for peer support.
- Employee wellness program addressing physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.
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Job Type
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