Social Worker I
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Social Worker I (NYC)
We are seeking to hire a Clinical Social Worker I for our inpatient head and neck sarcoma melanoma and radiation oncology services in NYC. The position involves delivering comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment and followup to adult and pediatric patients and families in response to social psychological and environmental needs related to the impact of diagnosis admission treatment discharge continued care and posttreatment.
Role Overview:
- Conduct screening and biopsychosocial assessment of patients and families to assess their distress and develop ongoing clinical plans.
- Provide clinical interventions and modifications 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.
- 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; prepare Philanthropic Budget Sheets and other departmentalrelated documentation.
- Focus on professional development through supervision of student interns team consultation teaching and research presentations at national conferences and contributions to the social work/oncology literature.
- Participate and serve on departmentwide committees.
- Work on special projects as assigned.
Key Qualifications:
- A Masters degree in Social Work and NYLMSW are both required.
- At least 1 year of postmasters work experience in a hospital.
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.
Employment Type
Full Time
