Social Worker - Pediatric Hematology

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Social Work Services at the Mount Sinai Hospital is a large department with a long history, employing over 450 licensed social workers across more than 65 program/service areas. The department emphasizes a holistic approach to patient care, addressing physical, emotional, and social needs. This full-time position involves providing comprehensive social work services to children with sickle cell disease and other hematology diagnoses. The role supports patients in various settings, including ambulatory care, inpatient units (Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), and during procedures. The social worker will help children and families cope with the impact of diagnosis and the implications of chronic illness requiring lifelong treatment.

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.

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

Functions as a member of a large, complex multi-disciplinary team and closely collaborates with pediatric oncology social workers, including cross coverage.
Works with the adult sickle cell team to implement transition programming.
Collaborates with the team to identify program development, including groups for children, adolescents, and parents.
Supports team-based patient care through activities such as making arrangements and referrals for patient transportation, home care, and nutritional services.
Provides discharge planning for inpatients.
Pediatric program wide coverage through a rotational schedule several times per month.