Social Worker

University of Rochester; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester is seeking a licensed master’s social worker to join the Adult Ambulatory Clinic in the Psychiatry SMH Social Work department. The role involves psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, and coordinating comprehensive treatment plans for adult patients 18+ in a collaborative hospital setting.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work and LMSW licensure within 18 months, with a focus on culturally competent care and coordination with community resources.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited school of social work required
• LMSW licensure within 18 months or OMH limited permit eligible

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial assessment and psychiatric diagnosis and behavioral health treatment for adult patients 18 years and older in the Adult Ambulatory Clinic.
• Serves as primary therapist and coordinates treatment plans for assigned caseload.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and community agencies to support patient care.
• Provides treatment and crisis intervention as appropriate.
• Leads therapeutic groups and conducts intake assessments.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis intervention

Treatment planning

Education

Master's degree in social work

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

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.

Job Location (Full Address): 150 N Chestnut St, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14604
Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500136 Psychiatry SMH Social Work Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URCC 211

Compensation Range: $63,086.00 - $85,176.00 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

• The social worker provides psychosocial assessment and psychiatric diagnosis and behavioral health treatment for adult patients 18 years and older in the Adult Ambulatory Clinic.
• The social worker functions as primary therapist and is responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of the treatment plan for patients assigned to their caseload.
• The social worker participates on an interdisciplinary treatment team and develops liaisons with health and social agencies in the community, as well as with other health professionals within the hospital to support evaluation and treatment of the patient.
• The social worker also provides treatment, and crisis intervention as appropriate.
• The social worker may be responsible for leading therapeutic groups and conducting intake assessments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs screening, diagnostic formulation, evaluation, and psychosocial assessments of patients and their families.
• Provides social work and behavioral health treatment and education to patient and families. This may be in the following modalities; individual, family and or group therapy.
• Coordinates activities related to the comprehensive treatment and discharge planning for the patients assigned to his/her caseload.
• Functions collaboratively and consultatively as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Ensures the development and implementation of comprehensive and individualized treatment plans.
• Requests and coordinates psychiatric consultation when indicated.
• Secures authorization for treatment from patients' insurers, as indicated.
• Collaborates with appropriate collateral contacts and provides linkages to community resources.
• Coordinates with other resources in the community and within SMH to ensure continuity of care for identified patients.
• Provides back-up as requested and able to other units/programs during the absence of certain co-workers.
• Documents treatment in patient's electronic medical record in compliance with Division, Department, and Hospital Policy.
• Attends Social Work Division, Social Work in Psychiatry and Program staff meetings.
• Participates in activities of the Social Work and Psychiatry Division Psychiatry Division including, but not limited to, ensuring policies and procedures are implemented with regard to professional practice, discharge planning and patient care, timely completion of time reporting and other Hospital or Division forms; Hospital and Division mandatory in-service training programs and UHS reviews.
• Participates in routine committee process of the Social Work Division, and facilitates Division and Hospital quality assurance and staff development activities.
• Subscribes to the departmental goal of creating 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.
• Provides back-up as requested and able to other units/programs during the absence of certain co-workers.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree from an accredited school of social work required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• 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

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Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries- always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you're looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better-Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.