Oncology Social Worker II - Clinical Care & Support

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

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.