Senior Social Worker - Gender Affirming Surgery - LCSW required
$107,668–$107,668 year
On-siteManhattan, New York, United States
Job Summary
Conduct psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and group facilitation for patients in gender affirming surgery. Partner with care managers to ensure effective throughput and coordinate interdisciplinary information into treatment plans. Mobilize community agencies, document activities per protocols, and provide supervision to interns. Lead orientation groups, conduct chart reviews, and participate in unit-based meetings and Rusk evaluation conferences. Represent the Department of Social Work in hospital committees and assist in developing programs and policies. Requires LCSW licensure and minimum four years of healthcare experience, including two years with an LGBTQIA+ population.
Required Qualifications
- 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 Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or pending examination with application having been approved by the licensing board for the LCSW examination or a New York Education Department-issued limited permit (for employees hired with an LCSW from another state with New York State LCSW obtained during probationary period)
- Minimum of four years of post LMSW experience as a social worker in the health care field
- If working in Gender Affirming Surgery, at least 2 years experience in an out-patient mental health facility/environment working with an LGBTQIA+ population
- If working in Palliative Care, post-masters certificate or fellowship in Palliative/End of Life Care from an accredited program
- Lic Social Worker - NYS-Permit
- Licensed Social Worker - NYS
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in a hospital or health-related organization
- If working in Gender Affirming Surgery, experience in an out-patient mental health facility/environment working with an LGBTQIA+ population
- If working in Palliative Care, post-masters certificate or fellowship in Palliative/End of Life Care from an accredited program
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