Social Worker - Living Donor Program
Mount Sinai Health System, New York, NY, United States
Job Description
In this position, the social worker serves as an integral member of the Zweig Family Center for Living Donation, a specialized team dedicated to providing high‑quality, patient‑centered care for living kidney and liver donors. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the social worker contributes to a comprehensive model of care that encompasses psychosocial evaluation, extensive psychoeducation, and long‑term wellness. The program offers a holistic blend of medical, surgical, and psychological expertise to help ensure a supportive experience for the donor across the pre‑operative, peri‑operative, and post‑operative periods.
Qualifications
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
Research experience preferred
LCSW preferred
Minimum one year in current position, unless currently in Transplant/Oncology
Responsibilities
As a member of the Independent Donor Advocacy Team (IDAT), the Living Donor Advocate Social Worker (LDA SW) conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments for individuals considering living kidney or liver donation. Throughout the continuum of care, the social worker provides education regarding the psychosocial risks and benefits of donation while evaluating potential factors that may impact long‑term outcomes.
The social worker also serves as a dedicated independent advocate, offering support and guidance throughout the decision‑making process. Central to this role is the assessment of donor motivation and autonomy, ensuring that each candidate is making an informed decision free from coercion.
During the inpatient and initial recovery phases, the focus shifts toward bedside advocacy, emotional support, and thorough discharge planning. As donors move into the post‑recovery phase, the role emphasizes coping strategies, health maintenance, and wellness promotion in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
In addition to clinical care, the social worker is a key member of the Recanati/Miller Transplant Institute, contributing to program development and maintenance, psychosocial outcomes research, quality improvement initiatives, and weekly candidate selection committee meetings. Knowledge of crisis, family and systems theories is utilized in an interdisciplinary setting.
Compensation
The Mount Sinai Health System provides a salary range of $85,280.00 – $101,670.78 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range does not include bonuses, incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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In this position, the social worker serves as an integral member of the Zweig Family Center for Living Donation, a specialized team dedicated to providing high‑quality, patient‑centered care for living kidney and liver donors. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the social worker contributes to a comprehensive model of care that encompasses psychosocial evaluation, extensive psychoeducation, and long‑term wellness. The program offers a holistic blend of medical, surgical, and psychological expertise to help ensure a supportive experience for the donor across the pre‑operative, peri‑operative, and post‑operative periods.
Qualifications
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
Research experience preferred
LCSW preferred
Minimum one year in current position, unless currently in Transplant/Oncology
Responsibilities
As a member of the Independent Donor Advocacy Team (IDAT), the Living Donor Advocate Social Worker (LDA SW) conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments for individuals considering living kidney or liver donation. Throughout the continuum of care, the social worker provides education regarding the psychosocial risks and benefits of donation while evaluating potential factors that may impact long‑term outcomes.
The social worker also serves as a dedicated independent advocate, offering support and guidance throughout the decision‑making process. Central to this role is the assessment of donor motivation and autonomy, ensuring that each candidate is making an informed decision free from coercion.
During the inpatient and initial recovery phases, the focus shifts toward bedside advocacy, emotional support, and thorough discharge planning. As donors move into the post‑recovery phase, the role emphasizes coping strategies, health maintenance, and wellness promotion in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
In addition to clinical care, the social worker is a key member of the Recanati/Miller Transplant Institute, contributing to program development and maintenance, psychosocial outcomes research, quality improvement initiatives, and weekly candidate selection committee meetings. Knowledge of crisis, family and systems theories is utilized in an interdisciplinary setting.
Compensation
The Mount Sinai Health System provides a salary range of $85,280.00 – $101,670.78 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range does not include bonuses, incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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