per diem Social Worker - Respecting Choices

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

Job summary

Join an innovative healthcare institution as a per diem Social Worker, dedicated to providing essential psychosocial support and counseling services. This role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective discharge planning and emotional support for staff. You'll engage in meaningful work, facilitating group sessions and providing resources to help hospital employees navigate the emotional challenges of their roles. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and staff alike. If you're passionate about social work and supporting healthcare professionals, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in social work or equivalent required.
• New York State licensure as LMSW or limited permit needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment and counseling services to patients.
• Facilitate group support sessions for hospital employees.
• Coordinate discharge planning and mobilize community resources.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling services

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Emotional support

Effective communication

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a per diem Social Worker - Respecting Choices.

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 organization's 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.
• Partners 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.

Additional Position Specific Responsibilities:
The Advance Care Planning Program at NYU Langone Health is seeking a compassionate per diem Social Worker to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing emotional support to hospital employees through the facilitation of group support sessions and the provision of resources and guidance to help hospital employees cope with the emotional challenges they face while working in the healthcare environment. Group sessions will vary based on the needs of the staff and may include open support sessions or workshops or trainings based on a topic of interest. This role aligns with our goal of supporting and maintaining the well-being and resilience of our staff. The role will provide support 2-2.5 hours a week. This is an OVERNIGHT position.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify, you must have a Master's 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 is required.

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

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.

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 - $39.94 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.