Senior Social Worker (Oncology) - Sunset Park, Brooklyn

NYU Langone Health • Brooklyn, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the Supervision of a Social Work Supervisor or Director the Senior Social Worker will provide culturally sensitive services to patients and their families including, but not limited to, screening, patient identification, psychosocial assessment, counseling and discharge planning for post-acute needs for the designated population. Provides counseling related to the psychosocial aspects of the presenting episode of care. Work at a level of independence requiring minimal supervision.

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 Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or pending examination with application having been 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.
• Lic Clinical Social Worker
• 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 as required.
• Uses clinical knowledge of psychosocial dynamics and interviewing techniques to gather social history, define problems and develop a relevant treatment plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned or volunteered in alignment with NYU Healthcare mission, goals and values.
• Is competent to care for patients of all age groups
• Participates in interdisciplinary planning and unit based interdepartmental meetings when requested.
• Participates in teaching psychosocial issues related to health and illness, community resources and social work services
• Participates in the development of programs and projects that require a senior social worker to participate in developing policy, coordinating case review in specialized areas, dispensing information and becoming the departmental/hospital recognized resource in a particular area
• Provides supervision to Social Work interns
• Provides supervision task supervision to social work staff.
• Assists in orientation of new staff or staff transferring to a new assignment.
• Establishes and maintains close professional relationships with civic and social organizations within the target area.
• Represents the Department of Social Work in hospital and citywide committees and task forces.
• Assists in ensuring that patients receive services in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures through conducting regular chart reviews
• Maintains professional documentation as defined by organizational policy and procedure.
• Serves as a resource for the Social Work Staff and for other hospital employees.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to assess and plan for appropriate care and services across the continuum.
• Partners with the Case Manager to ensure effective throughput.
• Conducts orientation patient/family groups, educating and/or elaborating on information about diagnosis, treatment, options for post-hospital care, etc
• Mobilizes community agencies and other support networks in the interest of patients/families
• Completes referrals for post-acute services to meet patient needs to safely transition to the next level of care.
• Demonstrates skills in presentation of psychosocial information in Interdisciplinary rounds, meetings and conferences.
• Provides psychosocial discharge planning assessment and services (i.e. subacute and custodial care placements, entitlements, working with high risk and/or difficult to discharge population, outpatient referrals and appointments as appropriate, etc.).
• Involves patient/family/support system in the care and discharge plan as appropriate, educating and/or elaborating on information about diagnosis, treatment, options for post-hospital care, etc
• Provides counseling as identified through assessment for patients and families/support systems to enhance participation and cooperation in developing a comprehensive social work plan.

Benefits

• financial security benefits
• a generous time-off program
• employee resources groups for peer support
• holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

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