Clinical Social Worker II (NYC)

Company overview

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.

Job details

Social Worker II (NYC)

Join us at MSK! We are seeking to hire a Clinical Social Worker II at The Breast and Imaging Center in NYC to help and to deliver comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment and follow-up to adult patients and families in response to social, psychological, and environmental needs related to the impact of diagnosis, admission, treatment, discharge, continued care and post-treatment.

Role Overview:

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments with patients and families and to assist with adjustment to the treatment plan.
• Provide clinical interventions and modification of the psychosocial plan, ongoing clinical assessments, advocacy, and assistance with resources for patients and their families.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional team to address ongoing patient needs.
• Assist patients/families in accessing appropriate psychosocial services along the continuum of care.
• Handle sensitive patient issues immediately and consult with Director to obtain guidance and ensure that NYS regulations are followed.
• Identify the unique needs of assigned service; develop and implement appropriate interventions and programs.
• Produce quality documentation in the medical record and all written correspondence; and prepare Philanthropic Budget Sheets and other departmental-related documentation.
• Train and orient new employees to the department.
• Participate in consultation, teaching, and research; and contribute to the social work/oncology literature.
• Intervene with young adults with breast cancer and adults in our MSK Direct/Patient Access Services programs.

Key Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Social Work and NY-LCSW.
• At least 3 year of post master’s work experience in a hospital.

Core Skills:

• Strong clinical skills with individuals, families, and groups are essential.
• Strong presentation skills
• Experience in oncology and/or palliative care in a hospital setting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Information:

1. Location: 160 East 53rd St
2. Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
3. Reporting to the Supervisor/Manager, Social Work

Pay Range: $82,000 - $131,200/annually

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