Strong interest in innovative patient care initiatives.
Excellent clinical skills in rapid psychosocial assessment and crisis intervention.
Ability to manage multiple urgent requests effectively.
Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and organizational skills.
Exceptional patient and family engagement skills.
Spanish speaking preferred.
Responsibilities
Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide a range of interventions for patients and families.
Offer counseling and crisis intervention for sensitive cases, including domestic violence and human trafficking.
Assist patients with concrete services like pharmacy and transportation.
Facilitate patient placements in appropriate facilities.
Collaborate closely with outpatient social workers and Care Coordination programs for follow-up care.
Provide urgent coverage for after-hours needs across the hospital.
Benefits
Salary supplement for night shifts.
Flexible scheduling with rotating weekend shifts.
Opportunity for clinical supervision and training during daytime hours.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Social Worker - ED (overnight)
The social worker in this position will facilitate the discharge of patients in the ED.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include psychosocial assessment; a full range of psychosocial interventions for patients/families; transitional care; and, when appropriate, follow-up phone calls; and post-discharge intervention.
Services will include counseling; crisis intervention (including cases of domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, sexual assault, human trafficking, and death), assistance with concrete services (e.g., pharmacy, home care, transportation, entitlements, referral for community services), placement of patients in facilities and, close collaboration with social workers in outpatient settings and Care Coordination programs to whom patients may be referred for follow-up.
The ED social work team also provides coverage for urgent needs that come up after hours across the hospital.
This full-time position requires THREE 12.5-hour days weekly for three weeks/month and FOUR 12.5 hour days one week/month. The schedule will include weekend days on a rotating schedule. The hours for this position are overnight, 7 PM - 7:30 AM.
Schedules are subject to change based on Emergency Department and inpatient flow. There is a salary supplement for working nights. During the orientation and training period, daytime hours will be required. For clinical supervision, there may be a need for adjustment of hours.
Qualifications
NYS LMSW or LCSW.
Strong interest in being part of innovative initiatives to improve the quality of care for patients who present in ED/RETU.
Excellent clinical skills, with exceptional skills in rapid psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, and focused short-term treatment.
Ability to prioritize effectively multiple, simultaneous requests for service and respond effectively to the urgent needs of a diverse patient population.
Strong interdisciplinary/collaborative skills and organizational skills.
Exceptional skills in engaging patients and families and expertise in coordinating resources within the hospital and community networks for effective management of patient care.
Spanish speaking preferred.
Internal candidates: Minimum one year in current position unless in the ED/ RETU.
Compensation Statement
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $88,690.00 - $101,670.78 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Non-Bargaining Unit, 186 - Social Services - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital
About Mount Sinai Hospital
Mount Sinai Hospital is a hospital network based in New York City. It was founded in 1852 and is one of the oldest and largest teaching hospitals in the United States. The hospital has been ranked among the top hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report and is known for its excellence in patient care, research, and education. Mount Sinai Hospital is affiliated with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and has a staff of over 7,000 physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
