Social Worker - Medicine - Friday-Monday

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

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About The Position

NYU Langone Health is hiring a Social Worker for its Medicine team. Under the supervision of a Social Work Supervisor, the successful candidate provides psychosocial assessment and counseling services, including discharge planning, to patients assigned by the Department of Social Work.

The role works collaboratively with care managers, interdisciplinary teams, patients, families, community agencies, and other support networks to coordinate care and plan for timely post-hospital services. The Social Worker documents activities, presents psychosocial information, participates in supervision and meetings, and may help orient staff or supervise social work interns when qualified. The position requires a master's degree in social work or an equivalent qualifying degree and applicable New York State social work licensure or limited permit. Previous experience in a hospital or health-related organization is preferred.

The advertised salary is $90,325.90 annually. NYU Langone Health describes a comprehensive benefits and wellness package that includes financial security benefits, a generous time-off program, employee resource groups, and a holistic employee wellness program.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, or an equivalent qualifying degree from a social work program registered by the New York State Education Department, 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in interdisciplinary planning and unit-based or interdepartmental meetings when requested.
• Demonstrate knowledge of organizational Service Standards and incorporate them into work duties.
• Provide timely psychosocial assessments and evaluations; use clinical knowledge and interviewing techniques to gather social history, define problems, and develop treatment plans.
• Partner with the Care Manager to ensure effective throughput.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary information and recommendations in social work treatment plans and promote timely post-hospital and discharge planning for patients and families.
• Mobilize community agencies and other support networks for patients and families.
• Document social work activities promptly according to departmental protocols.
• Perform clinical duties independently while using supervision appropriately.
• Help ensure patients receive services in accordance with departmental policies and procedures by reviewing medical records.
• Provide competent care to patients of all age groups.
• Participate regularly in individual and group supervision.
• Prepare statistical documentation of work in assigned areas.
• Present psychosocial information in interdisciplinary rounds, meetings, and Rusk evaluation conferences.
• Assist in orienting new staff or staff transferring to a new assignment.
• When qualified, provide supervision to social work interns.
• Conduct orientation groups for patients and families, providing or elaborating on information about diagnosis, treatment, and post-hospital care options.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time