Social Work Assistant: Discharge & Community Linkage

Mount Sinai; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a social worker to support patients and families with psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and linkage to community resources. The role involves crisis intervention, counseling, and adherence to hospital standards as part of the social work department.

The position emphasizes assisting with home care resumption, obtaining needed services, and documenting care plans in the medical record. Experience in healthcare settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Related experience in social service/healthcare field preferred.
• Knowledge of social work policies related to benefits and entitlements.
• Ability to assist patients in securing needed services.

Responsibilities

• Help patients/families obtain services, housing or employment.
• Refer to community resources with liaison and follow-up.
• Assist with resumption of home care services.
• Document in the medical record per department standards.
• Identify high-risk situations and inform supervisor.
• Provide patient/family education and encourage participation in care plan.
• Maintain knowledge of social service benefits and entitlements.

Skills

Social work experience

Psychosocial assessment

Discharge planning

Crisis intervention

Patient/family counseling

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a social worker to support patients and families with psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and linkage to community resources. The role involves crisis intervention, counseling, and adherence to hospital standards as part of the social work department.

The position emphasizes assisting with home care resumption, obtaining needed services, and documenting care plans in the medical record. Experience in healthcare settings is preferred.