Social Worker - Living Donor Program

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Social Work Services at The Mount Sinai Hospital is a large department with over 450 licensed social workers across more than 65 program/service areas. We are committed to total patient care, emphasizing physical, emotional, and social needs. Our department offers a pathway to LCSW licensure and provides access to continuing education and professional development. The Social Worker - Living Donor Program is an integral part of the Zweig Family Center for Living Donation, a specialized team focused on providing high-quality, patient-centered care for living kidney and liver donors. This role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to offer comprehensive psychosocial evaluation, psychoeducation, and long-term wellness support, ensuring a supportive experience for the donor throughout their journey.

Requirements

NYS LMSW or LCSW.
Excellent clinical and assessment skills.
Strong interdisciplinary/collaborative skills.
Excellent presentation and writing skills.
Program development and implementation skills.
Ability to assess needs and coordinate resources within hospital and community networks for effective management of patient care.
Minimum one year in current position, unless currently in Transplant/Oncology.

Nice To Haves

Research experience preferred.
LCSW preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for individuals considering living kidney or liver donation as a member of the Independent Donor Advocacy Team (IDAT).
Provide education regarding the psychosocial risks and benefits of donation and evaluate potential factors impacting long-term outcomes.
Serve as a dedicated independent advocate, offering support and guidance throughout the decision-making process.
Assess donor motivation and autonomy to ensure informed decisions free from coercion.
Provide bedside advocacy, emotional support, and discharge planning during the inpatient and initial recovery phases.
Emphasize coping strategies, health maintenance, and wellness promotion in the post-recovery phase in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Contribute to program development and maintenance, psychosocial outcomes research, quality improvement initiatives, and weekly candidate selection committee meetings as a key member of the Recanati/Miller Transplant Institute.
Utilize knowledge of crisis, family, and systems theories in an interdisciplinary setting.