Social Worker - Surgery, Medicine, Pediatrics

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

7h • $86,812 - $107,115 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Social Worker for their Surgery, Medicine, and Pediatrics departments. This role involves providing psychosocial assessment and counseling services, including discharge planning, under the supervision of a Social Work Supervisor. The successful candidate will be part of a leading integrated health system known for achieving excellent patient outcomes and being ranked among the top academic medical centers in the nation.

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 Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or a New York Education Department-issued limited permit.
• Lic Clinical Social Worker, Lic Social Worker - NYS-Permit, Licensed Social Worker - NYS
• 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

• 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.

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: Mid Level