Social Worker MSW | LCSW– Women’s Health

We’re Maimonides Health, Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system’s 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers.

At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and provide patient-centered care.

• The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties;
• Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital;

and Maimonides Children’s Hospital, Brooklyn’s only children’s hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides’ clinical programs rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neurosciences Institute, Bone and Joint Center, and Cancer Center.

Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.

Maimonides Health is currently seeking a dedicated Social Worker to work in our OB / GYN department who will specialize in supporting patients dealing with pregnancy issues, pregnancy loss, infertility, gynecologic cancers, and pelvic floor problems.

You help patients manage the complexities and emotional challenges.

Specifically, you will provide :

• Emotional Support and Counseling
• Patient Advocacy and Liaison
• Resource Navigation and Referral
• Education and Prevention, Provide workshops and support groups
• Collaboration with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals to discuss patient care and progress.
• Crisis Intervention, especially in situations involving acute emotional distress.
• Documentation and Record Keeping

Qualifications :

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent.
• Experience in women’s health, particularly in areas of pregnancy, infertility, and gynecologic health.
• Strong emotional intelligence and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassionate and knowledgeable individual who can provide comprehensive support to women facing complex health challenges, ensuring their emotional and social needs are met alongside their medical care.

Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard for race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

MMC is committed to following the requirements of the New York State Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $ $ per hour

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate :

Brooklyn, NY : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person