Social Worker

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. The social worker is responsible for providing social work services to Pediatric and OB/GYN patient care units on weekends and holidays or weekdays in instances when the unit's assigned social worker is absent.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited school of social work required Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure within 1-1/2 years required or If duties are performed under OMH a minimum of a limited permit (not to exceed 1 year) or NYS Licensure upon hire required.

Responsibilities

• Responds to requests for social work consults or interventions from GCH and OB/GYN inpatient units.
• Assesses patients identified in need and provides social work interventions and supportive counseling to address identified risks and SDOH.
• Manages situations involving disruptive visitors in close collaboration with DPS, health care team and social work supervisor.
• Identifies and manages all cases of suspected child abuse and neglect not covered by other pediatric specialty social workers
• Provides discharge planning in collaboration with the care team for patients, assuming the primary coordinator role when there is child protective involvement, alternate discharge of a minor and transfer to another facility including acute to acute.
• Documents social work activity in patient's medical record including completion of the pediatric psychosocial assessment, palliative care and Craft screen as appropriate.
• Participates in activities of the Social Work Division including but not limited to meetings, time reporting, and professional development, mandatory in-service training programs and UHS review.
• Participates in professional development with relevance to the position
• Provides handoffs to week day social workers or those in the outpatient after care settings.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level