Social Worker - WTC Monitoring (ROCKLAND COUNTY)

Job Description Job Title: Social Worker - WTC Monitoring (ROCKLAND COUNTY) _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. + This position is in the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP), which provides medical and mental health monitoring and treatment to rescue, recovery, and clean-up workers who responded to Ground Zero following 9/11, many of whom are diagnosed with World Trade Center (WTC)-related physical and mental health conditions. + Social Workers in the WTCHP at the main MSH campus, and at satellite clinics, are responsible for providing clinical services to responders being seen at the WTCHP for monitoring and treatment. Qualifications + Excellent engagement and assessment skills. + Excellent collaborative skills, with ability to work flexibly in a high-volume, fast paced setting. + Knowledge of public benefits programs and interest in learning about issues specific to population, including e.g., occupational safety and health issues, unions, workersu2019 compensation, employeesu2019 rights _preferred._ + Experience conducting risk assessments, mental health assessments and/or mental health treatment, especially with PTSD, _preferred._ + Excellent documentation and organizational skills. + Minimum one year in current position. 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 $85,280.00 - $97,760.36 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. Non-Bargaining Unit, 191 - SOCIAL WORK WTC - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital Responsibilities The responsibilities of the social worker in this position include, but are not limited to: + Conducting mental health interviews with responders during their annual monitoring visits including safety and risk assessments/crisis management + Identifying patient need for referrals for WTCHP mental health intake + Identifying patient need for social services and referring to social work case management as appropriate + Offering information and immediate referral for patients with urgent resource-related needs (e.g., food pantry) + Providing information about WTC-related benefits, including Workersu2019 Compensation and Victimu2019s Compensation Fund + Actively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members around patient care needs and issues + Maintaining timely and clear documentation of patient contacts and visits + Participating in general staff meetings This position is based at a satellite clinic of the WTCHP in the Rockland County town of Suffern, New York. Initial training (2-3 months) will take place at the MSH campus in Manhattan. The position may also require the ability to work remotely 1 day/week with access to basic technological equipment (e.g., computer with webcam, high-speed internet, and reliable cellphone service in private space established for confidential work) _. Evening and weekend hours may be required._ About Us 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 Sinaiu2019s 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 u2014 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 patientsu2019 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

Created: 2025-10-03