Social Worker - Manhattan, Outpatient Pediatrics, Fink Center

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

7h • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Social Worker to join their Outpatient Pediatrics team at the Fink Center in Manhattan. This role involves providing psychosocial assessment and counseling services, including discharge planning, to patients under the supervision of a Social Work Supervisor. NYU Langone Health is a leading academic medical center known for its high-quality patient care and research.

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