Social Worker - Pediatric Hematology

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

5d•$88,690 - $101,671•Onsite

About The Position

Social Work Services at the Mount Sinai Hospital is a comprehensive department with over 450 licensed social workers across more than 65 program/service areas. Founded in 1907, it is one of the oldest hospital social work departments in the nation. The department believes that total patient care must emphasize the physical, emotional, and social needs of each patient and their care partners. Social Workers collaborate within interprofessional teams to serve patients and the larger community from both a micro and macro level, including direct care and prevention. Employment in this department provides a pathway to LCSW licensure and access to continuing education and professional development opportunities. In this full-time, multi-source-funded position, the social worker will provide comprehensive and continuous social work services to children with sickle cell disease and other hematology diagnoses such as hemolytic anemias, thrombocytopenias, beta thalassemias, hemangiomas, and deep vein thrombosis. Patients are followed in ambulatory care settings, inpatient units (including the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), and the transfusion room during procedures. The social worker will assist children and families with the impact of diagnosis and the implications of chronic illness requiring treatment across the lifespan.

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.
Performs pediatric program wide coverage through a rotational schedule several times per month.