Department/Unit:
Pediatrics General


Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)


Salary Range:
$70,068.00 - $108,605.00


Medical Social Worker
Department of Pediatrics
Albany, NY

The Medical Social Worker in Child Abuse Pediatrics provides psychosocial assessment, crisis support, and care coordination for children and families affected by suspected abuse or neglect, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across inpatient and outpatient settings. This role evaluates safety and family dynamics, connects patients to resources, coordinates with community partners such as CPS, and ensures safe discharge and follow-up. Responsibilities also include documentation, mandated reporting compliance, team collaboration, and supporting trauma-informed, family-centered care.

Responsible for providing psychosocial assessment, support services, resource coordination, short term counseling and appropriate referrals of patien...