Supervisor, Social Worker

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): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500180 Social Work - Adult Services Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URCB 213 Compensation Range: $69,326.00 - $93,600.00 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: The Supervisor, Social Worker, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, provides social work clinical services, including discharge planning, to individuals and families of all ages and is responsible for the recruitment, training, scheduling and supervision of the ED social work staff. Hours may include days, evenings, weekends and overnights. The senior social worker, in conjunction with the Manager of Emergency Department Social Work Services, ensures optimal psychosocial care to patients seen in the emergency department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides social work interventions to patients and their families including emotional support in crisis situations, information about and referral to community resources, facilitation of patient transfer to other care facilities and other services relevant to the patient's discharge from the ED; Performs psychosocial assessments of patients identified through referral and/or risk assessment Responsible for recruitment, training, scheduling and supervision for ED social work staff; provides onsite supervision opportunities during all shifts. Conducts annual performance evaluations and competency evaluations on assigned social work staff, and monitors their professional practice; Participates in after hours on call schedule Ensures that Hospital and Social Work Division policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to by the assigned social work staff with regard to professional practice, patient care and discharge planning Collaborates with ED physicians, nursing and Community Health Nursing staff in developing an interdisciplinary care and/or discharge plan for the patient Provides appropriate assessment and intervention services for children and adults suspected of being victims of abuse, violence, neglect and/or domestic violence; Other duties as assigned MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Master's degree from an accredited school of Social Work and 2 years of professional social work practice required Or equivalent combination of education and experience LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure as defined by the State Board for Social Work, State Education department, Division of Professional Licensing Services upon hire required 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. 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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.