Licensed Social Worker

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Job Location (Full Address):

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

Opening:

Work Shift:

UR - Rotating (United States of America)

Range:

Compensation Range:

$63,086.00 - $85,176.00

Responsibilities:

UR Medicine's Strong Memorial Hospital is seeking compassionate, patient-centered Social Workers to join our interdisciplinary healthcare teams. As a leading academic medical center, Strong Memorial Hospital offers diverse social work opportunities across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, behavioral health, and specialty care settings.

We are actively hiring MSW, LMSW, and LCSW-level Social Workers for positions supporting adult, pediatric, behavioral health, and emergency medicine populations. Social Workers play a vital role in addressing psychosocial needs, advocating for patients and families, facilitating safe care transitions, and helping individuals navigate complex healthcare systems.

Opportunities are available across Strong Memorial Hospital and affiliated outpatient practices.

In this role, you may:

• Complete psychosocial assessments and identify barriers to care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and community partners to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Provide crisis intervention, counseling, and emotional support to patients and families.
• Coordinate discharge planning and connect patients with community resources, financial assistance, behavioral health services, and other support programs.
• Advocate for patients' needs while promoting equitable access to healthcare services.
• Support patients across a variety of clinical settings and levels of acuity.

The Department of Social Work offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth, continuing education, clinical specialization, and meaningful work that directly impacts patient outcomes and community health.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Licensure as a Social Worker, as defined by the New York State Board for Social Work, is required.
• Candidates who have not yet obtained licensure at the time of hire will have up to 18 months from their start date to obtain the required licensure.
• Strong communication, assessment, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills preferred.

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