Pediatric Social Worker – Pediatric Emergency Department -CHONY Days

Union 1199

3 days ago

New York, New York$91.2K - $122.2KFull TimePediatrics

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Union 1199 as a Pediatric Social Worker – Day Shift, M-F in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will participate in comprehensive evaluations, provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention as well as discharge planning to pediatric/adolescent patients and their families.

provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention as well as discharge planning to pediatric/adolescent.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $91.2K - $122.2K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Union 1199 in United States.

Key Skills

Crisis interventionPsychosocial assessmentDischarge planningTrauma supportChild abuse reportingResource connectionClinical servicesBereavement supportSpanish fluencyPediatric careMultidisciplinary teamwork

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) and a New York State Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) license. Preferred qualifications include experience in emergency departments, trauma support, and fluency in Spanish.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Social Worker – Pediatric Emergency Department -CHONY Days at Union 1199 a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Union 1199 is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Union 1199 lists compensation for this physician position at $43k to $58k annually.

This is approximately 79% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in New York, New York.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis intervention, Psychosocial assessment, Discharge planning, Trauma support, Child abuse reporting, Resource connection, Clinical services, Bereavement support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Pediatric Social Worker will perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments, crisis interventions, and discharge planning for patients and families in the Emergency Department. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and safety.

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