Social Worker

University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester seeks a skilled social worker to provide clinical services to patients on assigned units and to support families. You will collaborate with the health care team to coordinate discharge planning and connect patients with community resources.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, counseling, documentation in the EMR, and supervisory duties for social work students as needed. 40-hour work week with day shifts in Rochester, NY.

Qualifications

• The social worker should be familiar with medical social work and community resources preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning for patients at psychosocial risk and assist with navigating the health care system.
• Serve as a resource to patients and families and refer to community agencies and hospital resources.
• Provide psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and grief/bereavement support.
• Document social work activity in the electronic medical record.
• Provide coverage to other units during co-workers’ absence.

Skills

Medical social work

Community resources

Education

Master's degree in social work

Clinical experience in medical setting

Supervisory experience preferred

Equivalent combination of education and experience

LMSW licensure

Job description

City of Rochester, New York, United States

Jul 16, 2026

$63,086 - $85,176/year

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:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500180 Social Work - Adult Services

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 clinical services to patients admitted to their assigned units and their families. The social worker serves as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team on their assigned unit and serves as a liaison to health and social service agencies in the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• In collaboration with the members of the health care teams, coordinates discharge planning for patients who are determined to be at psychosocial risk, assistance navigating the health care system and psychosocial support for patients admitted to their unit(s).
• Serves as a resource consultant to patients and their families and facilitates referrals to appropriate community agencies and hospital resources; may make home visits, where appropriate, to provide essential psychosocial assessments and social work interventions.
• Provides social work interventions to patients and their families including risk screening on all patients admitted to his/her unit through chart review and interdisciplinary rounds, psychosocial assessments for those with identified risk factors (including victims of abuse, neglect or domestic violence), providing psychosocial support including crisis intervention, supportive counseling and grief and bereavement counseling
• Handles risk management issues, in close consultation with their supervisor and the Associate Director.
• Documents social work activity in the electronic medical record
• Provides social work coverage, as requested, to other clinical units or programs during co-workers absence
• Completes the following Administrative Functions:
• Completes Hospital and SW Division required in-service training programs and ongoing professional development activities including those that are designed to enhance knowledge and skills in protective work
• Completes required Employee Health appointments within required timeframe
• Attends all appropriate Social Work Division meetings including, but limited to – SW Division meetings, complex case discussion, transplant staff meeting, etc
• 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's degree from an accredited school of social work required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior clinical experience in a medical setting and supervisory experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• The social worker should be familiar with medical social work and community resources preferred

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.

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The University of Rochester is a private, research-intensive institution in New York, offering diverse degrees and housing a prominent health system as the region's largest employer.

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Company size 1,001–5,000 employees

Company type Educational Founded 1850

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