Senior Social Worker – Care Coordination & Advocacy

Stony Brook University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a Social Worker III to join our care team. You will provide empathic counseling, advocacy, and social casework across patient, family, and visitor populations in a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW with NYS licensure within one year, and has experience in medical health care, discharge planning, and strong communication. You will collaborate with the Medical Treatment Team to support patient throughput and outcomes.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited program; NYS license within one year of hire.
• Experience in medical health care and discharge planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Psychosocial assessment of high-risk cases.
• Coordinate discharge planning with care teams.
• Document treatment plans and data as required.
• Serve as liaison with community agencies and hospitals.
• Lead therapeutic groups when appropriate.
• Supervise social work students as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Discharge planning

Team collaboration

Medical health care experience

Patient advocacy

Education

MSW from an accredited Social Work Education School

Job description

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a Social Worker III to join our care team. You will provide empathic counseling, advocacy, and social casework across patient, family, and visitor populations in a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW with NYS licensure within one year, and has experience in medical health care, discharge planning, and strong communication. You will collaborate with the Medical Treatment Team to support patient throughput and outcomes.