Social Worker

University of Rochester; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a temporary full-time social worker to cover a patient care unit when the regular social worker is unavailable. The role reports to the Social Work-Peds/OB/Outreach department and offers a compensation range based on experience.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, service planning, discharge coordination, and collaboration with the care team to ensure patient‑centered, trauma‑informed care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited school of social work required.
• Experience providing social work services in a hospital or patient care unit preferred.
• Licensure as LMSW or eligibility for licensure within required timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to a patient care unit during coverage periods.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop service plans to promote health outcomes.
• Document interventions in the medical record and collaborate with medical/nursing teams.
• Participate in discharge planning and post-hospital care transitions.
• Adhere to trauma‑informed care and artifact prevention during care delivery.

Skills

Social work

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Discharge planning

Education

Master's degree in social work

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):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype: Temporary

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Department: 500382 Social Work-Peds/OB/Outreach

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 is responsible for providing social work services to a patient care unit in instances when the unit's assigned social worker is unavailable for a significant period of time. These instances may include but are not limited to: extended absence due to disability or sick leave; vacancy due to resignation and prior to hiring of a replacement, vacation or illness. The services provided by the social worker will be the l services provided by the social worker of the patient care unit for whom this social worker is providing coverage.

End Date is 12/31/2026

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs essential social work activities described in the job description of the social worker for whom this social worker is providing coverage. These include psychosocial assessments, service plans to address identified needs and that promote health outcomes and patient safety. Identifies and manages cases of suspected child abuse or neglect and IPV. Provides discharge planning and participates in interdisciplinary rounds, delivery of person centered, trauma informed care, referral and provision of resources, and supportive care related to grief/ loss.
• Participates in training and educational opportunities designed to enhance knowledge and skills relevant to the social work role in maternal/ child health and welfare.
• Documents all interventions per Social Work policy in the patient’s medical record.
• Collaborates with the patient’s medical and nursing team in regards to discharge planning and post hospital care needs. Provides handoffs to social workers in the outpatient after care settings.
• 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

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. In support of our values and those of our society, 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 based on applicable law.