Clinical Social Worker II - 53rd

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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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Closing
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