Per Diem Social Worker

About Us The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. At Memorial Sloan Kettering, our social workers play a meaningful role in providing emotional support and guidance to people with cancer, as well as friends, families, and caregivers. Role Overview Conduct screening and bio‑psychosocial assessment of patients and families to assess distress and develop ongoing clinical plans. Provide clinical interventions and modify psychosocial plans, ongoing assessments, advocacy, and assistance with resources for patients and families. Collaborate with an interprofessional team to address ongoing patient needs. Assist patients/families in accessing appropriate psychosocial services along the continuum of care. Identify unique needs of assigned patients; develop and implement appropriate interventions and programs. Produce quality documentation in the medical record and all written correspondence; prepare philanthropic budget sheets and other departmental documentation. Key Qualifications Master’s degree in Social Work and NY‑LCSW license required. At least 3 years of post‑master’s work experience in a hospital setting. Core Skills Strong clinical skills with individuals, families, and groups. Experience in oncology and/or palliative care in a hospital setting. Knowledge of supervisory skills and staff management is helpful. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Additional Information Location: Main Campus, New York City. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm; per diem as needed, hours vary. Reporting to: Manager, Social Work. Pay Rate: $59 per hour. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement MSK is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. #J-18808-Ljbffr