Per Diem Social Worker (NYC) - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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At Memorial Sloan Kettering, our social workers play a meaningful role in providing emotional support and guidance to people with cancer, as well as friends, families, and caregivers.

We are seeking to hire per diem Clinical Social Workers for our growing team in New York City, join us!

You Will:

• 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.

You Need:

• A Master’s degree in Social Work and NY-LCSW are both required.
• At least 3 year of post master’s work experience in a hospital.
• Strong clinical skills with individuals, families and groups.
• Experience in oncology and/or palliative care in a hospital setting preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Hours: Per diem as needed, hours vary but will typically be 9am-5pm

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Pay Rate: $59/hr.

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