Licensed Social Worker

Licensed Social Worker### Licensed Social WorkerApply: Rochester - NY: Full time: Posted Today: R275755As 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:**Work Shift:UR - Rotating (United States of America)Range: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:**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.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr