2-4 years of clinical social work experience in a healthcare setting
Experience with interdisciplinary teams and crisis intervention
Knowledge of elder abuse and aging services in NYC
NYS Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Responsibilities
Provide direct clinical care to elder abuse victims, including assessments and referrals
Coordinate care between VEPT clinicians, hospital teams, and community agencies
Conduct follow-ups on medical, psychosocial, and legal outcomes for VEPT patients
Evaluate and refine VEPT clinical offerings based on program analysis
Maintain partnerships with external agencies to strengthen elder protection systems
Represent VEPT in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings across NYC
Advance research initiatives related to vulnerable older adults, including co-authoring publications
Benefits
Full-time schedule with a 35-hour work week
Opportunity to work in a pioneering program focused on elder abuse
Engagement in community outreach and research initiatives
Collaborative work environment with interdisciplinary teams
Exposure to diverse cases and the ability to make a significant impact on vulnerable populations
Full Job Description
Title: Social Worker-VEPT
Location: Upper East Side
Org Unit: Research
Work Days: Monday-Friday
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $99,800.00
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int [redacted] - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
Serves as a social worker to the Vulnerable Elder Protection Team (VEPT), a first-of-its-kind Emergency Department-based consult service focused on optimizing care for potential victims of elder abuse. Supports program operations, assists with clinical management of cases, and participates in community outreach. Supports related elder abuse research and communications as needed.
Job Responsibilities
Provide direct clinical care to elder abuse victims, including psychosocial assessments, supportive counseling to patients and concerned others, education, and referrals to community resources.
Coordinate triage and care between VEPT clinicians, interdisciplinary hospital teams, and community agencies to care for VEPT patients, including developing protocol for interactions with new hospital-at-home program.
Contribute to longitudinal follow up on medical, psychosocial and legal outcomes of VEPT patients via direct outreach and chart review, and provide relevant additional intervention.
Evaluate, refine, & maintain VEPT clinical offerings based on frontline experience & program evaluation analysis.
Maintain partnerships and integration with external agencies including APS, NYC Department for the Aging, and CEASe to strengthen elder protection systems.
Attends Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings in all NYC boroughs, serving as a representative of VEPT and presenting cases as appropriate.
Advance various research initiatives beyond VEPT that relate to serving vulnerable older adults, which may include co-authoring book chapters and academic articles, presenting at national meetings, and coordinating research meetings, as needed
Education
Master's Degree
Experience
Minimum 2-4 years of clinical social work experience in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred
Experience with interdisciplinary teams and crisis intervention
Knowledge of elder abuse, aging, and/or NYC services preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituents.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to pay close attention to detail.
Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team, self-motivated, and adaptable
Licenses and Certifications
NYS Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) / Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Hospital-based setting, often working in emergency departments or inpatient units.
Full-time schedule, with ability to work flexible hours as needed.
Exposure to emotionally intense situations, including trauma, grief, and family conflict.
Ability to travel throughout NYC boroughs for meetings as needed.
Use of protective equipment when required (e.g., during infectious disease protocols).
About Weill Cornell Medicine
Weill Cornell Medicine is a biomedical research unit and medical school that is part of Cornell University. It is located in New York City and is one of the leading medical schools in the United States. The institution was founded in 1898 and has since grown to become a major center for medical research and education. The school is known for its innovative research programs and its commitment to providing high-quality medical care to patients. The faculty at Weill Cornell Medicine includes some of the most respected medical professionals in the world, and the institution has a long history of producing groundbreaking research in a variety of fields.
