Social Worker MSW

NY United Health Services • Binghamton, NY

7h • $31 - $46

About The Position

United Health Services is seeking a compassionate and skilled Master’s-level Social Worker (MSW) to join our team at Binghamton General Hospital. #IND2 Clinical The Social Worker MSW works under the Director of Care Management, with opportunities for clinical supervision from LMSW and or LCSW/LCSW-R staff, this position provides psycho-social evaluation, crisis and trauma counseling, resource referral and case management services. Accountable for intervening with patients and families, by applying critical thinking skills to monitor psychosocial status and issues that impact the clinical progression and transition/discharge plan for patients, including the facilitation of patient and family communication, coping and decision making. Works as a part of a multidisciplinary team. At UHS, we believe that every connection matters—from the way we support our patients in critical moments to how we empower our teams to grow and succeed. If you're ready to contribute to strategic planning, drive departmental goals, and lead with empathy in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to make a meaningful impact where every connection truly counts.

Requirements

• Masters in Social Work (MSW)
• NYS Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or limited permit (Note: Social Workers within the Clinics must have current NYS Social Work License; not a Limited Permit).

Nice To Haves

• 3 years post graduate experience

Responsibilities

• Participates and implements discharge planning activities for complex patients in order to ensure a timely discharge and to provide appropriate linkage with post-discharge care providers.
• Receives referrals for complex patient problem resolution from Care Mangers and other members of the healthcare team.
• Maintains accountability for the completion of the transition of the patient to the next level of care for assigned cases.
• Revises plan as needed.
• Updates patient/family as needed.
• Proactively identifies and resolves delays and obstacles to discharge in conjunction with Nurse Care Manager and Associate Care Manager.
• Maintains a working knowledge of financial reimbursement methodology for all payers to identify any financial risk/needs for acute care admission as well as post-discharge placement.
• Maintains knowledge of community resources and keeps a referral directory with updated information of available services and contact information.
• Assesses the patient’s and family’s psycho social risk factors through evaluation of prior functioning levels, appropriateness and adequacy of support systems, reaction to illness and ability to cope.
• Provides intervention and finds resolution for cases suspicious of adult/child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, sexual assault; requiring guardianship temporary/permanent, foster care, adoption, mental health placement, advance directives, child protection.
• Provides supportive counseling and crisis intervention counseling for patients and families as needed.
• May assume additional responsibilities, as requested.

Benefits

• We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week.
• With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best.
• Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
• From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge.
• We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards.
• When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
• With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads.
• We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level