Social Worker - Ambulatory Care Network - Pediatrics - Weill Cornell
Listed compensation
$48.45-$64.8/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Location: New York, New York
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Description
Social Workers Wanted: Impact guaranteed
A Social Work career with NewYork-Presbyterian’s Ambulatory Care Network (ACN) is dynamic and often unpredictable, bringing new challenges to each and every day. There are several paths for success—and countless opportunities to impact the children we serve
Social Worker - Ambulatory Care Network - Pediatrics - Weill Cornell
We are seeking a Social Worker for our Outpatient Pediatric clinic which includes both medically and socially complex cases. The Pediatric Social Worker will utilize clinical skills to forge meaningful relationships with patients and their families.
Position involves a wide range of responsibilities including but not limited to biopsychosocial assessments, short-term counseling, risk assessment and treatment planning, crisis interventions, outreach/referrals to community providers, and other case management services.
This role must work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team. Position may involve work across the entire Pediatric/Adolescent and Women’s Health Practice depending on need.
Social worker will be responsible for in-person and telehealth visits.
This is a day shift (9:00 AM
- 5:00 PM), Monday to Friday position with 1 day per week of delayed schedule (11:00 AM
- 7:00 PM).
Preferred Criteria
Experience Working with Pediatric Clients
Experience in a Busy Outpatient Setting
Experience Working with Interdisciplinary Teams
Bi-lingual Spanish
Required Criteria
- Master’s degree in social work (MSW)
- Licensure required as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) by the State of New York.
Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.
Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.
- NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
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Salary Range
$48.45-$64.80/Hourly
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Key Responsibilities
The social worker will conduct biopsychosocial assessments, provide short-term counseling, and perform crisis interventions for pediatric patients. They will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to manage complex cases through both in-person and telehealth visits.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in social work (MSW) and possess a valid Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license in New York. Experience with pediatric clients and working in busy outpatient settings is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker - Ambulatory Care Network - Pediatrics - Weill Cornell at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Social Work) — ranked against 46 active Pediatrics (Social Work) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Pediatrics — Social Worker Career Context
In New York, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$110k (19 salary observations; 24 listings), vs ~$88k nationally (102 salary observations; 264 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 34% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pediatrics (social work) | ranked against 46 Pediatrics (Social Work) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $101k–$135k | Pediatrics median $75k (middle half $57k–$100k)29 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| New York vs national | $110k median in New York | $88k nationally (+26%)19 state / 102 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$109k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in New York | 8 active | 48 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 34% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Pediatrics pay trend | −5.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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- No weekends
- No nights
- Includes call
About NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Benefits & Perks
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Living in New York
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $875k
- Typical market rent
- $4,089/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 40 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.