Senior Social Worker (FGP) - Manhattan, Medicine-Cardio, Part Time

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

8h • $36 - $62 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is a top-ranked medical school with a 175-year history of training physicians and scientists. As an integral part of NYU Langone Health, the school is dedicated to improving the human condition through education, research, and patient care. Equity and inclusion are core values, fostering an environment where diverse talent can thrive. The Senior Social Worker (FGP) - Manhattan, Medicine-Cardio, Part Time position involves providing psychosocial assessment and counseling services, including discharge planning, with minimal supervision, under the guidance of a Social Work Supervisor or Director.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in social work, or its equivalent from a recognized college or university program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• New York State licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or pending examination with application approved by the licensing board for the LCSW examination or a New York Education Department-issued limited permit (for employees hired with an LCSW from another state with New York State LCSW obtained during probationary period).
• Minimum of four years of post LMSW experience as a social worker in the health care field.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a hospital or health-related organization.

Responsibilities

• Provides timely and effective psychosocial assessment and evaluations, using clinical knowledge to gather social history, define problems, and develop treatment plans.
• Participates in teaching psychosocial issues related to health and illness, community resources, and social work services.
• Assists in ensuring patients receive services according to departmental policies and procedures through chart reviews.
• Represents the Department of Social Work in hospital and citywide committees and task forces.
• Provides task supervision as required.
• Organizes and conducts psychodynamic support groups for patients and families, including designing, developing goals, and facilitating group interaction.
• Serves as a resource for Social Work Staff and other hospital employees.
• Organizes and participates in training of new staff or staff transferring to different assignments.
• Participates in interdisciplinary planning and unit-based interdepartmental meetings.
• Participates in the development of programs and projects, including policy development, coordinating case reviews, dispensing information, and becoming a departmental/hospital recognized resource.
• Provides supervision to social work interns.
• Conducts orientation patient/family groups to educate on diagnosis, treatment, and post-hospital care options.
• Prepares statistical documentation of work in assigned areas.
• Demonstrates skill in presenting psychosocial information in interdisciplinary rounds, meetings, and Rusk evaluation conferences.
• Is competent to care for patients of all age groups.
• Regularly participates in individual/group supervision.
• Assists in ensuring patients receive services according to departmental policies and procedures through review of medical records.
• Documents all social work activities in a timely manner according to departmental protocols.
• Performs clinical duties independently, with appropriate use of supervision.
• Mobilizes community agencies and other support networks for patients/families.
• Partners with Care Manager to ensure effective throughput.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary information and recommendations into social work treatment plans and promotes timely post-hospital/discharge planning.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resource groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior