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 500382 Social Work-Peds/OB/Outreach Work Shift UR - Day (United States of America) Range

UR URCE 211

Compensation Range $63,003.00 - $80,600.00 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 GCH Pediatric Mobile Clinic Initiative Social Worker is part of an interdisciplinary team providing pediatric primary care services to patients in the community with the goal of connecting or re-connecting patients to a medical home. The Pediatric Social Worker is responsible for the provision of services to children and their families who receive care through the Pediatric Mobile Clinic. This includes psychosocial assessment of identified risks and needs, and supportive intervention(s) to enhance health outcomes and health care utilization. Strong written and verbal communication skills, flexibility, and comfort working in a changing clinical environment is necessary. Essential Functions Assess patients identified in need of social work intervention. Provide social work interventions and supportive counseling to address identified risks and SDOH. Provide connections to behavioral health, health home, and other community-based services as indicated. Provide or link families with needed resources such as housing, transportation, pharmacy, food, essential items, day care, legal, insurance and DHS. Collaborate with schools, day care, behavioral health, child welfare, early intervention, home visiting programs and other community-based services as part of the care plan. Collaborate with members of the health care team around matters related to patient care and enhancing outcomes as well as with other social workers at GCH to ensure continuity of SWK care between settings. Identifies and intervene around risk management issues, communicating these issues as needed, with the Pediatric Social Work Director or designee. Manages all cases of suspected child abuse and neglect in collaboration with the health care team. Documents social work activity in the patient’s medical record utilizing the pediatric, psychosocial assessment and progress notes per SWD policy. Participates in activities of the Social Work Division including but not limited to staff meetings, designating time spent in the patients’ medical record, following absence approval process, participating in professional development and completion of other Hospital or Division forms; Hospital and Division Mandatory in-service training programs, and UHS reviews. May serve on a Division Committee. May participate in teaching of medical, nursing and social work students/staff. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Education & Experience Master's degree from an accredited school of social work required. Or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licenses and Certifications LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure within 1-1/2 years required or If duties are performed under OMH a minimum of a limited permit (not to exceed 1 year) or NYS Licensure 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. 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 University of Rochester Medicine