Description
Location: Downtown Buffalo, NY (with travel between the Northtowns and Tonawanda)
Salary: $80,000 – $100,000
Schedule: Full-time days, with flexibility on hours and home location
Overview:
AP Executive Staffing is proud to partner with a well-known and respected healthcare organization in the Buffalo area that is hiring its first-ever Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). This is an exciting opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up, shaping the role, developing programs, and making a real impact on patients and families. This organization is taking a holistic approach to patient care, recognizing the critical importance of emotional and psychosocial support in the healing journey. You’ll be a key part of a compassionate care team dedicated to treating the whole person, not just the illness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and support to patients and their families navigating medical treatment
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and care coordinators to integrate emotional and social care into treatment planning
- Help patients overcome barriers to care, including transportation, housing, insurance, and caregiver needs
- Offer crisis intervention, grief counseling, and guidance through difficult care transitions
Qualifications:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of New York
- 3+ years of experience in medical, oncology, or grief/bereavement counseling preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport across interdisciplinary teams
- Passion for holistic, patient-centered care and a desire to lead new initiatives
Why This Role?
This is a rare opportunity to be the first in a role that will directly shape how care is delivered. The organization is flexible, supportive, and ready to invest in building a sustainable support system that centers emotional well-being as much as clinical treatment. Whether you're based near Lockport, Tonawanda, or another nearby location, they’re willing to accommodate the right candidate.
If you're ready to lead with compassion and be part of something meaningful, apply today.