Social Worker - Pediatric Hematology
About The Position
Social Work Services at the Mount Sinai Hospital is seeking a Social Worker for their Pediatric Hematology department. This is a full-time position responsible for providing comprehensive social work services to children with sickle cell disease and other hematology diagnoses. The role involves supporting patients and families dealing with the impact of diagnosis and chronic illness, requiring treatment across the lifespan. Services are provided in ambulatory care settings, inpatient units (including Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), and during procedures in the transfusion room.
Requirements
- NYS LMSW or LCSW.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with children with life-threatening illnesses which includes end-of-life and bereavement work.
- Strong organizational, collaborative, and teamwork skills.
- Skills in working with a complex, evolving team of multidisciplinary providers is critical.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
Nice To Haves
- Some experience working with critically/chronically ill children and end-of-life/bereavement preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Internal applicants: Minimum one year in current position of experience in Women & Children’s Health.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive and continuous social work services to children with sickle cell disease and other hematology diagnoses.
- Assist children and families with the impact of diagnosis and implications of chronic illness requiring treatment across the lifespan.
- Function as a member of a large, complex multi-disciplinary team and collaborate closely with pediatric oncology social workers, including cross coverage.
- Work with the adult sickle cell team to implement transition programming.
- Collaborate with the team to identify program development, including groups for children, adolescents, and parents.
- Support team-based patient care through activities such as making arrangements and referrals for patient transportation, home care, and nutritional services.
- Provide discharge planning for inpatients.
- Provide pediatric program wide coverage through a rotational schedule several times per month.
Benefits
- Pathway to LCSW licensure
- Access to a broad range of continuing education
- Professional development opportunities
- Extra-curricular opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
