Social Worker

University of Rochester • Town of Henrietta, NY

13d • $63,086 - $85,176 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Rochester is committed to Meliora - Ever Better, embodying values of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. This commitment extends to fostering a welcoming community where all can thrive. The Social Worker role is a full-time position within the Psychiatry SMH Social Work department, working 40 hours per week on a day shift. The position is located at 2613 W Henrietta Rd, Brighton, New York. The compensation range for this role is $63,086.00 - $85,176.00 annually.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited school of social work required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior experience working with individuals with mental illness and/or community mental health
• LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure within 1-1/2 years required or If duties will be performed under OMH a minimum of a limited permit (not to exceed 1 year) or NYS Licensure upon hire required
• Knowledge of mental illness
• Ability to engage in person centered treatment
• Knowledge/skills in various therapeutic interventions including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing
• Knowledge of risk evaluation and mitigation

Nice To Haves

• Experience with adolescent/young adults also preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical services to assigned patients, which may involve individual, family, and/or group therapy, crisis intervention, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team involving consultation, treatment planning, and periodic care review.
• Documents interventions, both direct and indirect, in the patient’s medical record in compliance with the Division, Department, and Hospital policy. Ensures timely completion of statistical reports/forms.
• Collaborates with family, social supports, community agencies (past and present) to ensure appropriate and effective care. Coordinates referrals and facilitates linkage to other appropriate agencies/supports.
• Attends Division, Department, and Clinic level staff meetings. Ensures that Division, Department, and Clinic policies and procedures are implemented with regard to professional practice and patient care. Timely completion of time sheets, and other Hospital or Division mandatory in-service trainings and Health Assessments. Subscribes to maintaining a culturally competent environment by treating patient, families, trainees, and co-workers in a sensitive manner with appropriate attention to cultural differences. Participates in available cultural competency events and training appropriate to job duties.
• Develops and leads groups for patients (and possibly family members or their support network) which focuses on issues and needs of the mentally ill population.
• Provides back-up coverage for patient care, as appropriate and requested.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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