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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Social Worker (Oncology) – Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the Supervision of a Social Work Supervisor or Director the Senior Social Worker will provide culturally sensitive services to patients and their families including, but not limited to, screening, patient identification, psychosocial assessment, counseling and discharge planning for post-acute needs for the designated population. Provides counseling related to the psychosocial aspects of the presenting episode of care. Work at a level of independence requiring minimal supervision.
Job Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned or volunteered in alignment with NYU Healthcare mission, goals and values.
- Is competent to care for patients of all age groups.
- Participates in interdisciplinary planning and unit based interdepartmental meetings when requested.
- Participates in teaching psychosocial issues related to health and illness, community resources and social work services.
- Participates in the development of programs and projects that require a senior social worker to participate in developing policy, coordinating case review in specialized areas, dispensing information and becoming the departmental/hospital recognized resource in a particular area.
- Provides supervision to Social Work interns.
- Provides supervision task supervision to social work staff.
- Assists in orientation of new staff or staff transferring to a new assignment.
- Establishes and maintains close professional relationships with civic and social organizations within the target area. Represents the Department of Social Work in hospital and citywide committees and task forces.
- Assists in ensuring that patients receive services in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures through conducting regular chart reviews.
- Maintains professional documentation as defined by organizational policy and procedure.
- Serves as a resource for the Social Work Staff and for other hospital employees.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to assess and plan for appropriate care and services across the continuum. Partners with the Case Manager to ensure effective throughput.
- Conducts orientation patient/family groups, educating and/or elaborating on information about diagnosis, treatment, options for post-hospital care, etc.
- Mobilizes community agencies and other support networks in the interest of patients/families.
- Completes referrals for post-acute services to meet patient needs to safely transition to the next level of care.
- Demonstrates skills in presentation of psychosocial information in Interdisciplinary rounds, meetings and conferences.
- Provides psychosocial discharge planning assessment and services (i.e. subacute and custodial care placements, entitlements, working with high risk and/or difficult to discharge population, outpatient referrals and appointments as appropriate, etc.).
- Involves patient/family/support system in the care and discharge plan as appropriate, educating and/or elaborating on information about diagnosis, treatment, options for post-hospital care, etc.
- Provides counseling as identified through assessment for patients and families/support systems to enhance participation and cooperation in developing a comprehensive social work plan.
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 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.
Required Licenses: Lic Clinical Social Worker
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.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $108,779.33 – $118,930 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.
NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
LOCATION
Facility: NYU Langone Hospital – Brooklyn
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Shift: Day
Schedule: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm, including rotating weekends and holidays
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
INTRODUCTION
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Social Worker (Oncology) – Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the Supervision of a Social Work Supervisor or Director the Senior Social Worker will provide culturally sensitive services to patients and their families including, but not limited to, screening, patient identification, psychosocial assessment, counseling and discharge planning for post-acute needs for the designated population. Provides counseling related to the psychosocial aspects of the presenting episode of care. Work at a level of independence requiring minimal supervision.
Job Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned or volunteered in alignment with NYU Healthcare mission, goals and values.
- Is competent to care for patients of all age groups.
- Participates in interdisciplinary planning and unit based interdepartmental meetings when requested.
- Participates in teaching psychosocial issues related to health and illness, community resources and social work services.
- Participates in the development of programs and projects that require a senior social worker to participate in developing policy, coordinating case review in specialized areas, dispensing information and becoming the departmental/hospital recognized resource in a particular area.
- Provides supervision to Social Work interns.
- Provides supervision task supervision to social work staff.
- Assists in orientation of new staff or staff transferring to a new assignment.
- Establishes and maintains close professional relationships with civic and social organizations within the target area. Represents the Department of Social Work in hospital and citywide committees and task forces.
- Assists in ensuring that patients receive services in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures through conducting regular chart reviews.
- Maintains professional documentation as defined by organizational policy and procedure.
- Serves as a resource for the Social Work Staff and for other hospital employees.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to assess and plan for appropriate care and services across the continuum. Partners with the Case Manager to ensure effective throughput.
- Conducts orientation patient/family groups, educating and/or elaborating on information about diagnosis, treatment, options for post-hospital care, etc.
- Mobilizes community agencies and other support networks in the interest of patients/families.
- Completes referrals for post-acute services to meet patient needs to safely transition to the next level of care.
- Demonstrates skills in presentation of psychosocial information in Interdisciplinary rounds, meetings and conferences.
- Provides psychosocial discharge planning assessment and services (i.e. subacute and custodial care placements, entitlements, working with high risk and/or difficult to discharge population, outpatient referrals and appointments as appropriate, etc.).
- Involves patient/family/support system in the care and discharge plan as appropriate, educating and/or elaborating on information about diagnosis, treatment, options for post-hospital care, etc.
- Provides counseling as identified through assessment for patients and families/support systems to enhance participation and cooperation in developing a comprehensive social work plan.
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 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.
Required Licenses: Lic Clinical Social Worker
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.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $108,779.33 – $118,930 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.
NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
LOCATION
Facility: NYU Langone Hospital – Brooklyn
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Shift: Day
Schedule: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm, including rotating weekends and holidays
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Social Work
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires social work roles to mandate a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. A BSW or MSW typically satisfies this. Generalist roles where any bachelor's will do are harder to sponsor, so target postings that explicitly require a social work degree.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search Migrate Mate's employer database to identify hospitals, health systems, and nonprofits that have filed Labor Condition Applications for social work roles. Employers with recent LCA history have already built the internal process to sponsor H-1B workers.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your SOC code before you negotiate, so you don't accept an offer that fails LCA certification.
Prioritize licensed clinical roles for stronger petitions
Licensed Clinical Social Worker positions carry clearer specialty occupation standing than case manager or outreach coordinator titles. If you hold LCSW licensure, highlight it in applications. USCIS adjudicators look for degree-specific licensure requirements as evidence the role qualifies.
Ask HR about cap-exempt employer status early
Hospitals affiliated with universities, federally qualified health centers, and nonprofit research institutions may be cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B can be filed any time without entering the lottery. Confirm this with HR before the April registration window to understand your actual timeline.
Prepare your credential documents before the offer stage
Have a certified copy of your transcripts, credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency if your degree is foreign, and any state licensure documentation ready before an employer initiates your petition. Delays in document gathering are the most common reason H-1B filings miss the cap deadline.
H-1B Visa Social Work: Frequently Asked Questions
Do social work jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Social work roles qualify when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in social work or a closely related field as a minimum requirement. Roles titled Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Medical Social Worker typically meet the specialty occupation standard. Generalist case manager roles where any degree qualifies are harder to sponsor because they don't satisfy USCIS's degree-specificity requirement.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for social workers?
Hospitals, academic medical centers, community mental health agencies, and federally qualified health centers are the most active H-1B sponsors for social work roles. Many of these are also cap-exempt, which means they can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. Browse Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified LCA filing history in social work occupations.
Does H-1B sponsorship for social work require state licensure?
State licensure isn't a federal H-1B requirement, but it strengthens your petition. USCIS views licensure requirements as evidence that a role meets the specialty occupation standard. If your target state requires an LCSW or LMSW to practice independently, having that credential or being license-eligible demonstrates the degree-specific nature of the role.
Can a social worker change H-1B employers mid-status?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you change employers after your petition has been pending for 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For social workers, moving between clinical, school, or healthcare settings generally qualifies. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition and you can begin work once it's received by USCIS.
Is the H-1B lottery required for social work positions at hospitals?
Not always. Hospitals affiliated with universities or nonprofit research institutions are often cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions at any point in the year without entering the annual lottery. Confirm your prospective employer's cap-exempt status before counting on this. For cap-subject employers, social work petitions follow the same April registration process as all other H-1B categories.