Social Worker - Living Donor Program
Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY, United States
Social Worker - Living Donor Program
Social Work Services at the Mount Sinai Hospital
The Mount Sinai Hospital is a 1,134-bed facility with an extensive outpatient and specialty care network and is the largest hospital in the Mount Sinai Health Care System. It offers comprehensive social work services and programming to meet the myriad needs of the diverse populations we serve. We believe 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 both direct care and prevention. Founded in 1907, the Department of Social Work Services at the Mount Sinai Hospital is one of the oldest hospital social work departments in the nation with over 450 licensed social workers employed across more than 65 different program/service areas. Employment in our department provides a pathway to LCSW licensure as well as access to a broad range of continuing education, professional development and extra‑curricular opportunities.
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 preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative periods.
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.
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.
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. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.
Compensation
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 $88,691.20 - $101,670.78 Annually. Actual salaries depend on experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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Social Work Services at the Mount Sinai Hospital
The Mount Sinai Hospital is a 1,134-bed facility with an extensive outpatient and specialty care network and is the largest hospital in the Mount Sinai Health Care System. It offers comprehensive social work services and programming to meet the myriad needs of the diverse populations we serve. We believe 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 both direct care and prevention. Founded in 1907, the Department of Social Work Services at the Mount Sinai Hospital is one of the oldest hospital social work departments in the nation with over 450 licensed social workers employed across more than 65 different program/service areas. Employment in our department provides a pathway to LCSW licensure as well as access to a broad range of continuing education, professional development and extra‑curricular opportunities.
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 preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative periods.
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.
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.
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. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.
Compensation
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 $88,691.20 - $101,670.78 Annually. Actual salaries depend on experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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