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

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: Lic 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.

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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 $82,628.41 - $102,013.99 Annually. 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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