Social Worker

University of Rochester • Rochester, NY

375d • $63,003 - $80,600

About The Position

The Social Worker at the University of Rochester is responsible for providing clinical social work services to patients and their families within a medical setting. This role involves collaborating with healthcare teams, coordinating discharge planning, and facilitating referrals to community resources. The social worker also participates in educational programs and supervises social work students, contributing to the overall mission of fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all patients.

Requirements

• Must have an MSW from an accredited social work graduate program.
• Must obtain New York State license within eighteen months of employment.
• Prior clinical experience in a medical setting is preferred.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with medical social work and community resources is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a medical setting
• Knowledge of community resources

Responsibilities

• Provides professional social work services to patients and their families.
• Collaborates with hospital staff and community social services resources regarding patients' psycho-social problems.
• Participates in formulating procedures and policies of the Division of Social Service.
• Participates in educational and research programs, including the orientation and training of new staff and students.
• Coordinates discharge planning for patients at psychosocial risk in collaboration with healthcare teams.
• Facilitates referrals to appropriate community agencies and hospital resources.
• Conducts psychosocial assessments and provides social work interventions, including crisis intervention and grief counseling.
• Handles risk management issues in consultation with supervisors.
• Documents social work activity in the electronic medical record.
• Provides social work coverage to other clinical units during co-worker absences.
• Completes required in-service training and ongoing professional development activities.
• Attends Social Work Division meetings and complex case discussions.
• Supervises social work students and provides peer support to new staff.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree