Clinical Social Worker (NYC)

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; United States; On-site; USD 84,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City is seeking a Clinical Social Worker II to conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, and provide interventions for patients and families within an oncology setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with an interprofessional team, documentation, and ongoing professional development, with schedule Monday–Friday in Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work and NY-LCSW are both required.
• At least 3 years of post-master’s work experience in a hospital setting.
• Experience in oncology and/or palliative care in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screening and bio-psychosocial assessment of patients and families to assess distress and 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; prepare philanthropic budget sheets and other departmental documentation.
• Focus on professional development through supervision of student interns and participation in team activities and research.
• Participate on department-wide committees and work on special projects as assigned.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Oncology/palliative care

Written and oral communication

Microsoft Office

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

NY-LCSW License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK

We are seeking to hire a Clinical Social Worker II for our growing team in New York City, join us!

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 Masters degree in Social Work and NY-LCSW are both required.
• At least 3 year of post master’s work experience in a hospital.
• Experience in oncology and/or palliative care in a hospital setting preferred.

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

Location: Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion, 160 E. 53rd Street, New York, NY

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm

Reporting to the Manager, Social Work

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Compensation Philosophy Benefits

Pay Range

$83,800.00 - $134,000.00

FSLA Status

Exempt

Closing

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

Equal 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.

Our multi-disciplinary teams work together to provide exceptional patient care, develop innovative research, and deliver outstanding educational programs.

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