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Social Worker (FGP) - Manhattan, Medicine-Pulmy+CCM WTC

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$61k-$89k

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Job Description

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people.

An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values.

We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

For more information, go to med.nyu.edu, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Social Worker (FGP) - Manhattan, Medicine-Pulmy+CCM WTC.

In this role, the successful candidate description of the World Trade Center Health Program

The New York University Grossman School of Medicine World Trade Center Health Program Clinical Center of Excellence (NYUGSOM WTCHP CCE) is one of seven centers established by the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 to care for 9/11 first responders.

Overview of Social Worker Position

We are seeking a full-time Licensed Social Worker to join our multi-disciplinary team. This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver evidence-based care to members of the WTC Health Program. The clinician will provide services to adult 9/11 rescue and recovery workers, participate in their annual medical monitoring exams coordinate social works services, perform related duties as part of a collaborative care team.

Job Responsibilities

  • Formulates, develops, and implements a comprehensive psychosocial treatment plan utilizing appropriate clinical social work treatments and interventions. Documents assessment, plan, interactions, and interventions according to departmental and institutional guidelines and standards
  • Administering semi-structured clinical interviews for diagnostic and research purposes
  • Administering program questionnaires to participants in the various components of program
  • Assists in ensuring that patients receive services in accordance with program guidelines
  • Coordinates interdisciplinary information and recommendations into social work treatment plan
  • Documents all social work activities in a timely manner according to departmental protocols
  • Crisis intervention and follow-ups
  • Participates in teaching psychosocial issues related to health and illness, community resources and social work services
  • Providing program benefits education, application, VCF and other public assistance benefits
  • Patient Care Coordination and case management
  • Assist with Member Services, including addressing any member complaints and resolving issues
  • Utilized SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery) model to support WTC Responders
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

  • To qualify you must have a Master's Degree in Social Work (LMSW)
  • Strong working knowledge of clinical social work practice, relevant medical and/or legal issues that impact patient care, and medical center resources to access and provide for patient care needs
  • Experience in community health outreach
  • Excellent Oral and Written Communications Skills
  • Able to Work Independently.

Required Licenses: License Master Social Worker

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience with the WTC responder population
  • Clinical experience in health psychology
  • Social work in a health care setting
  • Experience with unions or community-based campaigns
  • Familiarity with occupational health/or public health programs

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine 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.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine 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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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $61,288.35 - $88,901.40 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.

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Key Responsibilities

The social worker will formulate and implement comprehensive psychosocial treatment plans for 9/11 rescue and recovery workers. They will also provide crisis intervention, case management, and coordinate care within a multi-disciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Social Work and possess a valid License Master Social Worker (LMSW). Strong clinical social work skills and experience in community health outreach are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychosocial treatment planningDiagnostic interviewingSOAR modelInterdisciplinary collaborationDocumentation

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 26% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
21%
CME allowance
21%
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,470 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k≈ 14.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo≈ 81% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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