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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 pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
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Job details
Clinical Social Worker II – Pediatrics
Join us at MSK! We are seeking to hire aClinical Social Worker II for our growing Pediatrics Team at the MSK main campus in NYC to help lead staff and to deliver comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment and follow-up to pediatric patients and families in response to social, psychological, and environmental needs related to the impact of diagnosis, admission, treatment, discharge, continued care and post-treatment.
Role Overview:
- Conduct screening and bio-psychosocial assessment of pediatric patients and their 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 pediatric 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 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.
- Experience in pediatric oncology and/or palliative care in a hospital setting is preferred.
- Strong clinical skills with individuals, families, and groups are essential.
Core Skills:
- Knowledge of supervisory skills and staff management is helpful.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Additional Information:
- Location: Main Campus in NYC.
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
- Reporting to the Manager, Social Work
Pay Range:$80,300 - $128,400/annually
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Application Process
Clinical Social Worker II - Pediatrics
Department:Allied Health - Social Work
Location: New York, NY