Per diem Social Worker

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Per Diem Social Worker to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide essential psychosocial assessment and counseling services to patients in a collaborative environment. You will work closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective discharge planning and support for patients and their families. With a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, this institution fosters a culture where talented professionals can thrive. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work or equivalent from an accredited program.
• New York State licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial assessment and counseling services to patients.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary information into social work treatment plans.
• Documents all social work activities in a timely manner.

Skills

Psychosocial Assessment

Counseling Services

Discharge Planning

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Documentation Skills

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work

Job description

NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more than 200 locations throughout the New York area, including five inpatient locations, a children's hospital, three emergency rooms and a level 1 trauma center. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, which since 1841 has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to nyulangone.org , a nd interact with us on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Indeed , __Facebook , Twitter , YouTube and Instagram .

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Per diem Social Worker.

In this role, the successful candidate Under the Supervision of a Social Work Supervisor provides psychosocial assessment and counseling services, including discharge planning, to patients as assigned by the Department of Social Work.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participates in interdisciplinary planning and unit/based interdepartmental meetings when requested.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Service Standards and incorporates them into performance of duties.
• Provides timely and effective psychosocial assessment and evaluations as required. Uses clinical knowledge of psychosocial dynamics and interviewing techniques to gather social history, define problems and develop a relevant treatment plan.
• Partnering with Care Manager to ensure effective throughput.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary information and recommendations into social work treatment plan and promotes timely post-hospital/ discharge planning in the interest of patients/families.
• Mobilizes community agencies and other support networks in the interest of patients/families.
• Documents all social work activities in a timely manner according to departmental protocols.
• Performs clinical duties in an independent manner, with appropriate use of supervision.
• Assists in ensuring that patients receive services in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures through review of medical records.
• Is competent to care for patients of all age groups.
• Regularly participates in individual/group supervision.
• Prepares statistical documentation of work in assigned areas.
• Demonstrates skill in presentation of psychosocial information in interdisciplinary rounds, meetings and Rusk evaluation conferences.
• Assists in the orientation of new staff or staff transferring to a new assignment
• When qualified (i.e., three years post-graduate, SIFI eligible) provides supervision to social work interns.
• Conducts orientation patient/family groups, educating and/or elaborating on information about diagnosis, treatment, options for post-hospital care, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Masters Degree in social work, or its equivalent (e.g. a higher degree from a social work program that is registered by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for licensure), from a recognized college or university program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) New York State licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or a New York Education Department-issued limited permit..

Required Licenses: Licensed Social Worker - NYS, Lic Social Worker - NYS-Permit

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in a hospital or health-related organization.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Health 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, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $37.30 - $38.29 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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