Rachel Margolies Goldberg, Lcsw
About Rachel Margolies Goldberg, Lcsw
Rachel Margolies Goldberg is a Senior Clinical Social Worker at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, specializing in pediatric nephrology and renal transplant. She actively contributes to the kidney transplant transition committee and has developed initiatives to support patient care and staff engagement.
Work at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Rachel Margolies Goldberg currently serves as a Senior Clinical Social Worker in the Division of Pediatric Nephrology and Renal Transplant at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the care and support of pediatric patients undergoing kidney transplant procedures. In addition to her primary role, she has been an Ethics Consultant at the hospital since 2018, providing guidance on ethical issues in pediatric care. Rachel previously worked at UPMC Children's Hospital as a Clinical Social Worker from 2015 to 2019, where she developed initiatives to enhance patient support.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Margolies Goldberg has a robust educational background in social work and sociology. She earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Pittsburgh, completing her studies from 2006 to 2010. Prior to this, she studied Sociology at Yeshiva University, Stern College for Women from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, she attended Skidmore College for a year, focusing on Human Behavior with an emphasis on Sociology. Rachel also completed a Seminary program at Neve Yerushalayim in Israel, aimed at enhancing Jewish knowledge and personal growth.
Background in Social Work
Rachel has extensive experience in social work across various healthcare settings. Before her current role, she worked at Allegheny Health Network as a Social Worker from 2012 to 2015 and as a Rehabilitation Coordinator from 2014 to 2015. Her early career included a position as an interprofessional elective fellow at UPMC in 2010. Throughout her career, she has focused on improving patient outcomes and supporting families in navigating complex healthcare systems.
Initiatives and Contributions
Rachel Margolies Goldberg has been actively involved in several initiatives aimed at improving patient care. She co-created a screening tool designed to assess medication adherence and psychosocial functioning in pediatric kidney transplant patients, which was approved as a quality improvement project. Additionally, she developed a hydration tracker initiative to assist patients in meeting their fluid intake goals, fostering engagement among staff and donors. Rachel also collaborates with the Children's Hospital Foundation to establish a patient support fund.
Mentorship and Supervision
In her role at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Rachel Margolies Goldberg is dedicated to mentoring and supervising master's-level social work students during their field placements. This involvement reflects her commitment to education and the development of future professionals in the field of social work, ensuring that they receive practical experience and guidance in a clinical setting.