Social Worker – Inpatient Oncology

Job Title: Social Worker – Inpatient Oncology

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.

The social worker in this position will be responsible for providing comprehensive psychosocial services and complex discharge planning for oncology patients admitted under medicine services, as well as a smaller census of patients with hematologic malignancies. This includes supporting patients and families throughout diagnosis, treatment, end-of-life, grief, and bereavement needs.

Working in a fast-paced environment, the social worker will assess barriers to care and coordinate timely and safe transitions, collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams and navigating medical, psychosocial, insurance, and resource challenges. The social worker will also participate in ongoing oncology program initiatives and work alongside the dedicated oncology unit social work team

• NYS LMSW or LCSW. 
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and communication skills
• Excellent organizational, collaborative, and psychosocial assessment skills.
• Excellent flexibility and creativity in adapting to rapidly changing patient and team needs.
• Skills in crisis intervention, grief, and family systems support.
• Excellent organizational, collaborative, and psychosocial assessment skills.
• Oncology and/or end-of-life experience preferred.
• Minimum one year in current position unless a float in Oncology/Transplant.

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, 186 - Social Services - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital

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 ta