Social Worker

NY United Health Services • Binghamton, NY

13d • $31 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

United Health Services (UHS) is seeking Full-Time and Per Diem, NY Licensed Social Workers to join our dedicated Behavioral Health team. Based out of Binghamton General Hospital (BGH), you will be part of a community recognized as a central hub for behavioral health services in the region. BGH is home to a Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP), and UHS remains at the forefront of caring for behavioral health patients. Work Locations: UHS Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton, NY
Summit Building, UHS Binghamton General Campus, Binghamton, NY
UHS Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY
Primary Work Shift: Day Compensation Range: $30.58 - $45.86 per hour, depending on experience You will be eligible for benefits if you are hired into a regular position with at least 24 scheduled weekly hours.

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.

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