Social Worker 3, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Multiple Positions

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Social Worker 3, Abortion Access Program. 

The Social Worker will provide supportive services for the abortion patients within the New York State Access Abortion Program. The incumbent will need to function collaboratively with the patients and the healthcare teams such as Obstetricians, Gynecologists, Midwives etc.

Additional responsibility includes, managing patient termination process, all pregnancies from pre and post support, along with social and emotional support. In collaboration with the healthcare team the Social Worker is responsible for looking after the patient within Obstetrics and Gynecology. The incumbent will work to achieve completion of the patient clinical assessments in accordance with the department and institution regulatory standards.

Illustrative Duties

• Support the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology with patient care.
• Provide supportive services for the abortion patients within the New York State Access Abortion Program.
• Collaborate with patients and the healthcare teams (Obstetricians, Gynecologists and Midwives) in managing the patients and provide end-to-end support, by:
  • Managing patients’ termination of pregnancies
  • Pre and post supportive social care.
  • Pre and post supportive emotional care.

Additional responsibilities in collaboration with the healthcare teams will include:

• Psychological assessments and therapeutic intervention.
• Through on resource referrals as it would relate to grief and loss.
• Pre and post supportive social care.
• Pre and post supportive emotional care.
• Be responsible for the completion of the patient clinical assessment in accordance with the regulatory standards of the department and institution.
• Adhere closely to the abortion policy and regulatory standard for compliance measures for the department and institution.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively to integrate the functions of the healthcare team in accordance with the required resources and services.
• Remain aligned with healthcare teams to accomplish the department pre-established plans for the patient.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Social Work Degree from an accredited program by the Council on Social Work Education.
• New York State LMSW Licensure.
• 1+ year of Social Worker experience.
• Knowledge of the New York State policy on termination of pregnancy.