<p>Description Job Title: Social Worker - Outpatient (Internal Medicine Associates) 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. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team in this primary care setting, the practice embedded social worker focuses on same-day, brief interventions to address issues such as behavioral health assessment/referrals (including suicidal ideation), and social determinant of health needs such as transportation, homecare, insurance, housing, and hunger. Responsibilities In this role, the social worker conducts brief biopsychosocial assessments, identifies mutually agreed upon goals, and assists with developing and facilitating an action plan to address those goals. The social worker is responsible for educating patients and care partners about navigating the health system and the availability of relevant resources, coordinating with other MSHP and MSHS programs, and linking patients/care partners to community organizations and services. The social worker also assesses for high-risk patient eligibility for longitudinal care coordination and makes referrals as needed. At this time, the position is partially remote. Return to fulltime on-site presence is anticipated. Location: 102nd Street, Manhattan (between Madison Ave & 5th Ave). This is currently a hybrid role, but this is subject to change depending on programmatic/organizational needs. Qualifications New York State LMSW or LCSW. Exceptional skills in engaging patients and families and in assessment and coordination of resources within families and hospital and community networks for effective management of patient care. Strong clinical assessment skills. Exceptional organizational, collaborative and psychosocial assessment and intervention skills. Interest in being part of an innovative initiative to improve the quality of care by addressing barriers to primary and specialist care, preventable Emergency Department visits and hospital admissions/readmissions. Hospital experience preferred. Proficiency in MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook. Ability to learn hospital ambulatory scheduling system, electronic medical record and specific care coordination applications. Spanish speaking preferred. Minimum one year in current position. Non-Bargaining Unit, 096 - Social Work - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine, Care Management, Health Home Employer Description Strength through Unity and Inclusion The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. About the Mount Sinai Health System: Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time - discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally. 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 $85279.91 - $97760.36 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.</p> <p>New York State LMSW or LCSW. Exceptional skills in engaging patients and families and in assessment and coordination of resources within families and hospital and community networks for effective management of patient care. Strong clinical assessment skills. Exceptional organizational, collaborative and psychosocial assessment and intervention skills. Interest in being part of an innovative initiative to improve the quality of care by addressing barriers to primary and specialist care, preventable Emergency Department visits and hospital admissions/readmissions. Hospital experience preferred. Proficiency in MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook. Ability to learn hospital ambulatory scheduling system, electronic medical record and specific care coordination applications. Spanish speaking preferred. Minimum one year in current position. Non-Bargaining Unit, 096 - Social Work - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine, Care Management, Health Home</p> <p>In this role, the social worker conducts brief biopsychosocial assessments, identifies mutually agreed upon goals, and assists with developing and facilitating an action plan to address those goals. The social worker is responsible for educating patients and care partners about navigating the health system and the availability of relevant resources, coordinating with other MSHP and MSHS programs, and linking patients/care partners to community organizations and services. The social worker also assesses for high-risk patient eligibility for longitudinal care coordination and makes referrals as needed. At this time, the position is partially remote. Return to fulltime on-site presence is anticipated. Location: 102nd Street, Manhattan (between Madison Ave & 5th Ave). This is currently a hybrid role, but this is subject to change depending on programmatic/organizational needs.</p>