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. 

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Job Description

We are seeking to hire a Clinical Social Worker II at our Main Campus in NYC to help lead staff and to deliver comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment and follow-up 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 post-treatment.

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As a Clinical Social Worker II, you will:

• Conduct screenings and bio-psychosocial assessments of patients and families to assess their distress & develop ongoing clinical 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.
• Conduct regular individual clinical supervision sessions with assigned supervisees.
• Conduct the performance appraisal process per MSKCC and departmental guidelines within time frames.
• Participate in consultation, teaching, and research; and contribute to the social work/oncology literature.

You Need:

• A Master’s degree in Social Work and NY-LCSW are both required.
• At least 3 year of post master’s work experience in a hospital.
• 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.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

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Pay Range: $73,900.00-$114,400.00

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