per diem Social Worker - Respecting Choices

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

9d • $37 - $40

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a per diem Social Worker - Respecting Choices. In this role, the successful candidate Under the Supervision of a Social Work Supervisor provides psychosocial assessment and counseling services, including discharge planning, to patients as assigned by the Department of Social Work. The Advance Care Planning Program at NYU Langone Health is seeking a compassionate per diem Social Worker to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for providing emotional support to hospital employees through the facilitation of group support sessions and the provision of resources and guidance to help hospital employees cope with the emotional challenges they face while working in the healthcare environment. Group sessions will vary based on the needs of the staff and may include open support sessions, or workshops or trainings based on a topic of interest. This role aligns with our goal of supporting and maintaining the well-being and resilience of our staff. The role will provide support 2-4 hours per week at our Brooklyn Campus. The shift will be between the hours of 7am - 5pm, any day of the week considered.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in social work, or its equivalent (e.g. a higher degree from a social work program that is registered by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for licensure), from a recognized college or university program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• New York State licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or a New York Education Department-issued limited permit.
• Required Licenses: Lic Social Worker - NYS-Permit, Licensed Social Worker - NYS

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a hospital or health-related organization.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Participates in interdisciplinary planning and unit/based interdepartmental meetings when requested.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Service Standards and incorporates them into performance of duties.
• Provides timely and effective psychosocial assessment and evaluations as required.
• Uses clinical knowledge of psychosocial dynamics and interviewing techniques to gather social history, define problems and develop a relevant treatment plan.
• Partnering with Care Manager to ensure effective throughput.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary information and recommendations into social work treatment plan and promotes timely post-hospital/ discharge planning in the interest of patients/families.
• Mobilizes community agencies and other support networks in the interest of patients/families.
• Documents all social work activities in a timely manner according to departmental protocols.
• Performs clinical duties in an independent manner, with appropriate use of supervision.
• Assists in ensuring that patients receive services in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures through review of medical records.
• Is competent to care for patients of all age groups.
• Regularly participates in individual/group supervision.
• Prepares statistical documentation of work in assigned areas.
• Demonstrates skill in presentation of psychosocial information in interdisciplinary rounds, meetings and Rusk evaluation conferences.
• Assists in the orientation of new staff or staff transferring to a new assignment When qualified (i.e., three years post-graduate, SIFI eligible) provides supervision to social work interns.
• Conducts orientation patient/family groups, educating and/or elaborating on information about diagnosis, treatment, options for post-hospital care, etc.
• responsible for providing emotional support to hospital employees through the facilitation of group support sessions and the provision of resources and guidance to help hospital employees cope with the emotional challenges they face while working in the healthcare environment.

Benefits

• NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
• At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.
• The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.
• Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
• The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees