Social Worker 3, Obstetrics & Gynecology Abortion Access Program

SUNY Downstate Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a Social Worker III for the Abortion Access Program in Brooklyn, NY. The role focuses on psychosocial assessment, counseling, and care coordination for patients seeking reproductive healthcare, including abortion services, across care settings.

The position requires NY LMSW/LCSW licensure, CSWE-accredited MSW, and strong teamwork skills. Responsibilities include discharge planning, crisis intervention, and collaboration with physicians,

Qualifications

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program or equivalent for licensure eligibility.
• Current NY LMSW or LCSW licensure required.
• Knowledge of psychosocial assessment, counseling, and care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop intervention plans.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and discharge planning support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Document assessments and referrals in the EMR accurately and timely.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

MSW CSWE-accredited program

New York LMSW or LCSW licensure

Tools

EMR/EHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Social Worker 3, Obstetrics & Gynecology Abortion Access Program

Brooklyn, NY, United States

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About Us

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare?SUNY Downstate Health Sciences Universityis one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Job Description

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Social Worker III, Abortion Access Program.

Job Summary

The TH Social Worker III is an integral member of the hospital’s multidisciplinary healthcare team, providing professional social work services to patients, families, and caregivers. The incumbent assesses psychosocial, emotional, socioeconomic, and environmental needs; develops and implements appropriate interventions; and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to support patient well-being, continuity of care, and safe, timely discharge planning.

The Social Worker provides crisis intervention, supportive counseling, patient and family education, advocacy, and referrals to community resources while assisting patients and families in addressing challenges associated with illness, hospitalization, treatment, and transitions of care. Services may be provided across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, pediatric, and other specialty care settings, consistent with professional licensure, assigned responsibilities, and hospital policies.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Social Worker III to support its Abortion Access Program. In this assignment, the incumbent provides confidential, nonjudgmental psychosocial support and care coordination for patients receiving reproductive healthcare, including abortion services, in collaboration with obstetricians, gynecologists, midwives, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, behavioral, social, financial, and environmental factors affecting health, treatment, recovery, and discharge planning.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized psychosocial intervention plans in collaboration with patients, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Provide supportive counseling, crisis intervention, grief and bereavement support, and appropriate psychosocial interventions within the scope of professional licensure and supervision.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, multidisciplinary huddles, case conferences, and care planning meetings to address psychosocial concerns and discharge needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, rehabilitation professionals, and other healthcare providers to facilitate coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Assist with safe, appropriate, and timely discharge plans, including coordination of home care, durable medical equipment (DME), community services, and post-acute care placements.
• Coordinate with Care Management and external agencies on referrals and placements to skilled nursing facilities, subacute rehabilitation, long-term care, and other appropriate settings.
• Identify psychosocial barriers that may contribute to avoidable admissions, prolonged length of stay, delayed discharge, or preventable readmissions; collaborate with the team to address them.
• Educate and advocate for patients and families regarding treatment-related needs, financial assistance, public benefits, healthcare coverage, and community support programs.
• Assist patients and families in accessing appropriate Medicare, Medicaid, federal, state, and community resources.
• Assess and respond to suspected child abuse, elder abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and other vulnerable patient situations; complete required reporting and referrals in accordance with law and hospital policy.
• Coordinate, as appropriate, with the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), Adult Protective Services (APS), and other community agencies.
• Facilitate patient and family conferences to address psychosocial concerns, treatment decisions, discharge planning, and continuity-of-care needs.
• Assist with guardianship referrals in collaboration with Risk Management, Legal Affairs, and other appropriate departments.
• Provide psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, and discharge planning support in emergency and other assigned clinical settings.
• Provide age-appropriate psychosocial support and care coordination for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations, as applicable to the assigned service.
• Document assessments, interventions, referrals, and care coordination accurately, promptly, and confidentially in the electronic medical record; complete case closure within departmental timeframes.
• Support organizational goals for effective transitions of care, appropriate utilization of resources, and length-of-stay management through interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Participate in professional development, departmental meetings, in-service education, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Comply with applicable federal and state regulations, professional standards, accreditation requirements, and hospital policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with professional licensure, qualifications, and institutional needs.

Department-Specific Responsibilities – Abortion Access Program

• Provide specialized psychosocial support and care coordination to patients receiving reproductive healthcare, including abortion services.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, gynecologists, midwives, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient-centered care.
• Provide pre- and post-procedure psychosocial assessments, supportive counseling, emotional support, and appropriate referrals within the scope of professional licensure.
• Assist patients in navigating abortion-related healthcare services, including access to resources, follow-up care, and community support programs.
• Provide supportive counseling and referrals related to pregnancy decisions, grief, loss, and other emotional or psychosocial concerns.
• Identify and address barriers to reproductive healthcare, including financial, transportation, insurance, and social support needs.
• Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, confidential, and nonjudgmental support while respecting patient autonomy and informed decision-making.
• Assess concerns involving domestic violence, reproductive coercion, abuse, or other patient safety issues and coordinate appropriate interventions and reporting as required.
• Follow applicable New York State reproductive healthcare laws and regulations, professional standards, and institutional policies governing abortion services.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), or equivalent education accepted by the New York State Education Department for social work licensure.
• Current New York State licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Knowledge of professional social work principles and practices, including psychosocial assessment, supportive counseling, crisis intervention, patient advocacy, and care coordination.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ability to provide culturally responsive, patient-centered services while maintaining professional standards, confidentiality, and accurate clinical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of professional social work experience in a hospital, healthcare, behavioral health, or related clinical setting.
• Experience with hospital discharge planning, interdisciplinary care coordination, and community resource referrals.
• Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and applicable healthcare regulations and accreditation standards.
• Experience using electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) for clinical documentation and care coordination.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential or Certified Case Manager (CCM) certification.

Department-Specific Preferred Qualifications – Abortion Access Program

• Experience providing social work services in reproductive healthcare, women’s health, obstetrics and gynecology, or abortion care.
• Experience providing trauma-informed psychosocial support, pregnancy options counseling, and crisis intervention to patients experiencing sensitive reproductive health concerns.
• Knowledge of New York State reproductive healthcare laws, abortion-related policies, and available community resources.

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources [e-mail].

Job Info

• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Posting Date 10/22/2026, 05:35 PM
• Job Identification 496583
• Grade NSSL2 - 08
• Days of Week Weekdays
• Shift Start Time 8:00am
• Shift End Time 4:00pm
• Union Name UUP
• Minimum Base Salary 65,000
• Maximum Base Salary 73,087
• Additional Compensation 1 Location Pay
• Additional Compensation 1 Amount 4,150
• Other Job Title Social Worker 3, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Multiple Positions