University of Rochester
Social Worker
– University of Rochester
Join to apply for the Social Worker role at the University of Rochester, an institution committed to equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we set the highest standards for a welcoming and thriving community.
Location 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, 14642
Job Details
Job subtype: Regular
Type of work: Time as Reported / Per Diem
Schedule: As Scheduled, UR – Day (United States of America)
Department: 500180 Social Work – Adult Services
Compensation range: $30.29 – $38.75 per hour
Range code: UR URCE 211 H
Responsibilities The social worker provides clinical social work services to adult patients and their families in ambulatory clinics. Services include psychosocial assessment, information and referral, psychosocial treatment, and other services required to optimize the patients’ health care. The social worker collaborates with the health care team in developing and implementing care plans for patients under their care and provides consultation to health care providers regarding patients’ care needs and/or community resources.
Essential Functions
Performs psychosocial assessments of patients and families referred by clinic providers or identified through high‑risk screening (e.g., elderly or disabled persons, individuals experiencing emotional crises, patients with new chronic or terminal diagnoses, transplant or mechanical device evaluations).
Provides social‑work services based on assessments, including crisis intervention, supportive counseling, problem‑solving, information and referral, respite or long‑term facility‑based care, and assistance with environmental problems; services are largely provided within the hospital and may include home or agency visits as required.
Collaborates with other clinic care providers to develop and implement interdisciplinary care plans.
Coordinates referrals to, and liaison with, community agencies regarding services for individual patients.
Provides internal and external systems advocacy as indicated in individual patient care plans.
Maintains current knowledge of community resources relevant to the clinic patient population.
Provides appropriate assessment and intervention services for children and adults suspected of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence.
Handles risk‑management issues in close consultation with supervisor and the Clinical Manager.
Documents social‑work activity in the electronic medical record.
Provides coverage to other clinical units or programs during coworker absence as requested.
Administrative Functions
Completes hospital and SW division required in‑service training programs and ongoing professional development activities, including those designed to enhance knowledge and skills in protective work.
Completes required employee health appointments within required timeframe.
Attends all appropriate Social Work Division meetings (e.g., SW Division meetings, complex case discussion, transplant staff meeting).
Additional Duties
Supervises social‑work students (MSW or BSW).
Orients and provides ongoing peer support to new social‑work staff.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education & Experience
Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited graduate program.
Must obtain a New York State license within eighteen months of employment.
Prior clinical experience in a medical setting and supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Familiarity with medical social work and community resources is preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. The University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non‑discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates for all persons consistent with our values and applicable law.
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– University of Rochester
Join to apply for the Social Worker role at the University of Rochester, an institution committed to equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we set the highest standards for a welcoming and thriving community.
Location 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, 14642
Job Details
Job subtype: Regular
Type of work: Time as Reported / Per Diem
Schedule: As Scheduled, UR – Day (United States of America)
Department: 500180 Social Work – Adult Services
Compensation range: $30.29 – $38.75 per hour
Range code: UR URCE 211 H
Responsibilities The social worker provides clinical social work services to adult patients and their families in ambulatory clinics. Services include psychosocial assessment, information and referral, psychosocial treatment, and other services required to optimize the patients’ health care. The social worker collaborates with the health care team in developing and implementing care plans for patients under their care and provides consultation to health care providers regarding patients’ care needs and/or community resources.
Essential Functions
Performs psychosocial assessments of patients and families referred by clinic providers or identified through high‑risk screening (e.g., elderly or disabled persons, individuals experiencing emotional crises, patients with new chronic or terminal diagnoses, transplant or mechanical device evaluations).
Provides social‑work services based on assessments, including crisis intervention, supportive counseling, problem‑solving, information and referral, respite or long‑term facility‑based care, and assistance with environmental problems; services are largely provided within the hospital and may include home or agency visits as required.
Collaborates with other clinic care providers to develop and implement interdisciplinary care plans.
Coordinates referrals to, and liaison with, community agencies regarding services for individual patients.
Provides internal and external systems advocacy as indicated in individual patient care plans.
Maintains current knowledge of community resources relevant to the clinic patient population.
Provides appropriate assessment and intervention services for children and adults suspected of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence.
Handles risk‑management issues in close consultation with supervisor and the Clinical Manager.
Documents social‑work activity in the electronic medical record.
Provides coverage to other clinical units or programs during coworker absence as requested.
Administrative Functions
Completes hospital and SW division required in‑service training programs and ongoing professional development activities, including those designed to enhance knowledge and skills in protective work.
Completes required employee health appointments within required timeframe.
Attends all appropriate Social Work Division meetings (e.g., SW Division meetings, complex case discussion, transplant staff meeting).
Additional Duties
Supervises social‑work students (MSW or BSW).
Orients and provides ongoing peer support to new social‑work staff.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education & Experience
Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited graduate program.
Must obtain a New York State license within eighteen months of employment.
Prior clinical experience in a medical setting and supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Familiarity with medical social work and community resources is preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. The University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non‑discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates for all persons consistent with our values and applicable law.
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