Social Worker III

This Social Work position at Stony Brook University is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Stony Brook University lists compensation for this physician position at $86k to $109k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Stony Brook, New York.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Assessment, Discharge Planning, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Documentation, Therapeutic Group Leadership, Interpersonal Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: Provide integrated social casework, including counseling, therapy, and advocacy for patients with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or addiction. Coordinate discharge planning and serve as a liaison between medical teams and community agencies.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption Assistance, Paid Parental Leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.