
Social Worker (New York, NY, US, 10036) presso Cornell University
Cornell University · New York, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
- Professional
- Ufficio in New York
Title: Social Worker
Location: Upper East Side; Midtown
Org Unit: Midtown Center
Work Days:
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $85,200.00 - $93,100.00
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
Provides social work services to patients and families to assist them in coping with illness, bereavement, and/or daily functioning. Collaborates with community-based personnel to ensure efficient service delivery and a high level of customer satisfaction.
Job Responsibilities
- Provides counseling to patients and their families to assist in coping with illness, treatment, bereavement, and/or other psychosocial needs. Maintains follow up of these patients and families as appropriate.
- Collaborates with physicians and staff regarding patient situations. Communicates relevant information by documenting in medical records according to established procedures and by verbal communications as appropriate to provide continuity of care.
- Assists with staff inservices on patient/customer service issues as needed.
- Participates, as appropriate, in professional, educational, and supportive seminars, events and community efforts.
- Provides assistance to patients and families in arranging needed care services at home, medical setting, or hospice.
- Stays up to date with government, professional, and institutional regulations, legislation, policies, and standards of care in social work in general. Stays up to date with changes in social work practice and the social work/psychosocial literature.
- Works with clinicians to identify psychiatric needs and refer to psychiatry as needed.
Education
- Master's Degree in related field
Experience
Approximately two years of experience. Knowledge of Psychosocial Assessment, Communication Skills, and DSM IV.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent organizational and time management skills and work effectively within an multidisciplinary team.
Licenses and Certifications
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the State of New York
- Candidates with LMSW may be considered if role will be supervised by a licensed psychologist.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “any person, any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
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