Job Description

Discover Where Amazing Works

Social Worker - Inpatient Medicine Units - Weill Cornell Days

At NewYork-Presbyterian, Weill Cornell social work is a life-changing career journey focused on amazing patient outcomes every step of the way. Each of our social workers dares to be truly excellent –thriving in a compassionate culture of care and caring. Together, we improve the health of patients and their families, making our communities – and the world – stronger

The social workers on the medicine service line, care for our most vulnerable, at risk patients in the hospital. Homeless, behavioral health patients who require security watch, drug and alcohol addicted, victims of sexual and domestic violence, the elderly who are victims of physical and financial abuse, those who suffer from mental health issues, ethics cases, guardianship, the undocumented and those who find themselves in the unfortunate situation of having no one left to care for them are screened, assessed and appropriate planning put into place by the social worker.

The social work also refers all patients to skilled facilities, sub-acute rehabs, LTACH, hemodialysis centers, assist with transplant assessments, adult protective services, acute rehabs, psychiatric placements and hospice care. Working closely with families who are struggling with end of life decisions for their loved one and provide emotional support and comfort to the patient and their family members. The social worker also attends court for guardianship cases, leads and coordinate the goals of care, interdisciplinary teams and legal and ethics.

This is a day shift, Monday - Friday position with rotating weekend/holiday coverage.​

Preferred Criteria

• At least one year of inpatient Medical/Surgical experience 

• Discharge Planning experience

Required Criteria

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)

• New York State License as a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) 

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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• 2024 “Great Place To Work Certified”
• 2024 “America’s Best Large Employers” – Forbes
• 2024 “Best Places to Work in IT” – Computerworld
• 2023 “Best Employers for Women” – Forbes
• 2023 “Workplace Well-being Platinum Winner” – Aetna
• 2023 “America’s Best-In-State Employers” – Forbes
• “Silver HCM Excellence Award for Learning & Development” – Brandon Hall Group

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

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It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.

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