Social Worker MSW

US:NY:Buffalo | Clinical Support Staff | Full-Time Posted On August 26, 2026 Description Social Worker MSW Department : GCH Behavioral Health Clinic Location: Golisano Children's Hospital Location of Job : US:NY:Buffalo Work Type : Full-Time Scheduled Work Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm Shift 1 Job Description This position is responsible for assessing psychosocial needs of patients/families/significant others; providing professional counseling, case management, and discharge planning services as indicated. Services are provided in accordance with professional standards and in consultation and/or collaboration with the multi-disciplinary health care team, as warranted, to assist/encourage patients/families/ significant others to utilize medical care constructively to assure the achievement of an optimal level of functioning in all patient care settings in the community, as well as alternate levels of care. Education And Credentials Masters Social Work or related field required. NYS Drivers License upon hire required. For School Health Services at OCH must be active and maintained. PASRR Screen within 6 Months required. LMSW, LCSW or LCSWR required for Oishei Childrens Hospital Psychiatry Clinic and School Health Services at OCH(must be active and maintained). NYS DOH PASRR Screen Certification is required (regulatory) within six months of hire/transfer for all inpatient departments. If not offered in 6 months, must take the next available class.” Basic Life Support (BLS) all school based clinics within 60 days of employment. Existing MSW's as of 9/24/19 will have until 11/24/19 to obtain BLS and must maintain thereafter. Experience 3 years of experience in Discharge planning in an acute care or nursing home setting for inpatient departments only, inclusive of transitioning patients from the acute care or nursing home setting, educating patients and families on placement process and understanding services available in the community and the referral process. 3 years of experience in counseling required, excluding School Health Services departments. Inpatient departments: 3 years of experience in discharge planning experience in an acute care or nursing home setting. Inpatient departments: Nursing home knowledge preferred. School Health Services only: 1 year of experience in Child and adolescent mental health counseling specifically working with school aged children and related mental health concerns required Working Conditions Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 75.00 FTE: 1.000000 Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No On Call Required : No With Rotation: Work Arrangement : Onsite Union Code : U24 - SEIU 1199 GCH Professionals Requisition ID# : 21949 Grade : P6 Pay Frequency : Bi-Weekly Salary Range: $ 37.74 - $47.80 *Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated! #J-18808-Ljbffr