Social Worker I (NYC) - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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Social Worker I (NYC)

Join us at MSK!  We are seeking to hire a Clinical Social Worker I for our inpatient head and neck, sarcoma, melanoma, and radiation oncology services at the MSK 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.

Role Overview:

• Conduct screening and bio-psychosocial assessment of patients and families to assess their distress & develop ongoing clinical plans.
• 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.
• 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.
• Focus on professional development through supervision of student interns; participating in team consultation, teaching and research, presentations at national conferences, and contributions to the social work/oncology literature.
• Participate and serve on department-wide committees.
• Work with Supervisor, Practice Group Leader and/or Director of Social Work on special projects as assigned.

Key Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Social Work and NY-LMSW are both required.
• At least 1 year of post-master’s work experience in a hospital.

Core Skills:

• Strong clinical skills with individuals, families, and groups are essential.
• 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 in NYC.
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
• Reporting to the Manager, Social Work

Pay Range: $73,900 - $114,400/annually

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