Social Worker TAR

001 University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

University Counseling Center at the University of Rochester seeks a Social Worker Therapist to join its senior staff group, providing psychosocial assessment, diagnosis and brief therapy to UR students.

Responsibilities include intake assessments, treatment planning, crisis management, and community referrals, with careful documentation in the EMR and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. The role requires LMSW or NY licensure within 1.5 years and a Master's in Social Work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited program.
• Experience with diverse college-age populations preferred.
• NY LMSW licensure within 1.5 years or limited permit required

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial assessment, diagnosis and brief therapy to UR students.
• Creates treatment plans based on assessment data and clinical interview.
• Provides intake assessments, crisis management, and clinical triage.
• Maintains careful documentation in the EMR and collaborates with UCC staff.
• Manages community referrals and case coordination as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

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): 738 Library Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627 Opening: Worker Subtype: Temporary Time Type: Time as Reported / Per Diem Scheduled Weekly Hours: As Scheduled Department: 200121 University Counseling Center Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URCC 211 H Compensation Range: $30.33 - $40.95 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 UCC SOCIAL WORKER THERAPIST FUNCTIONS AS A MEMBER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER COUNSELING CENTER SENIOR STAFF GROUP.
• THEY PROVIDE PSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS AND BRIEFTHERAPY TO UR STUDENTS.
• ASSIST IN COMMUNITY REFERRAL AND MAINTAINING COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS FOR REFERRALS.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct individual, couples and group mental health care services to UR students using various short term psychotherapy treatment approaches.
• Creates treatment plans based on assessment data and clinical interview.
• Routinely revises treatment plans based on client’s progress toward treatment goals and life situation needs.
• Summarizes progress and recommends alternatives to students at the completion of the course of care.
• Provides intake assessments, clinical triage, and mental health crisis management services for students.
• Provides careful diagnosis, assessment, and evaluation using standard UCC psychometric instruments and clinical assessment interviews.
• Completes timely documentation of care in the electronic medical record including initial evaluation, assessment, treatment reports, progress notes, referrals, communications, treatment planning and progress on treatment goals according to guidelines set forth by UCC/UHS policies and procedures and in keeping with generally accepted standard for mental health care delivery.
• Attends regular meetings of UCC staff to create and review policies and procedures and to discuss individual treatment efforts and general prevention strategies for the college population.
• Provides case management for students seeking community referrals or who have a supportive planning agreement with the university.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

• Master's degree from an accredited school of social work required
• Three years of full-time clinical experience preferred
• Experience working with an ethnically diverse college-age population preferred. Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with expertise in a team setting preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to develop and maintain clear record-keeping systems preferred.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekend days 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

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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.