Senior Social Worker (Oncology) - Sunset Park, Brooklyn

Job Description

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.


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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Social Worker (Oncology) - Sunset Park, Brooklyn.


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.

Job 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.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a 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..


Required Licenses: Lic Clinical Social Worker

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in a hospital or health-related organization

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.


NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.


At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $108,779.33 - $118,930 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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