Social Worker

About the role

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): 220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Opening

• Worker Subtype: Regular
• Time Type: Time as Reported / Per Diem
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: As Scheduled
• Department: 500136 Psychiatry SMH Social Work
• 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 social worker is responsible for providing primary therapy to patients 18 years and older admitted to the Adult Partial Hospital Program (PHP).
• The social worker conducts psychosocial assessment, treatment and discharge planning of patients assigned to his/her caseload.
• The social worker is responsible for crisis intervention, maintenance of the therapeutic milieu, and assessment and management of patient safety.

• The social worker may be responsible for leading therapeutic groups and conducting intake assessments.
• The social worker develops and maintains relationships with community agencies and providers who refer to and receive patients from the PHP.
• The social worker participates on a multidisciplinary team for the ongoing review of cases.

Essential Functions

• Provides coverage for therapists in clinic per diem including performing
• psychosocial assessments of patients, 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 as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and
• contributes to the psychosocial assessment, treatment, and continuity of care
• for identified patients. 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. Provides back-up as requested and is able to cover 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 regarding 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
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education & Experience

• Master's degree from an accredited school of social work required
• 2-3 years professional social work practice beyond the Master's degree, at least one of which must include psychiatric emergency, crisis or outreach work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience and working with adult and/or pediatric and adolescent populations. Prior experience in providing individual or group therapy in an acute clinical setting. Preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge about and ability to provide behavioral health assessments/evaluations and evidenced based interventions preferred
• Commitment to and routine demonstration of biopsychosocial approach to care of individuals and families preferred
• Dedication to delivering a team-based integrated model of care preferred
• Demonstrates cultural humility and anti-racism values and works toward ensuring all patients feel welcome 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

Additional information

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. 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.