Medical Social Worker
About the role
As a Medical Social Worker at UHS Wilson Medical Center, you will help patients and families navigate illness, recovery, and life transitions through compassionate support, advocacy, and collaboration, connecting them with resources and services for the best possible outcomes. You will work alongside physicians, nurses, case managers, and community partners in the Social Services department.
About United Health Services: UHS is a locally owned, not‑for‑profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long‑term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. It serves two‑thirds of the region’s population, generates $1.3 billion in annual economic impact, employs over 6,300 staff, and is guided by the values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation.
Requirements
- Education/Experience: Master’s degree in social work (minimum); 3 years’ post‑graduate experience preferred.
- License/Certification: NYS Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) required; a Limited Permit is acceptable with the full license to be obtained within 1 year.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week.
- Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons.
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal services, identity theft protection.
- PTO accrual from day one.
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Access to financial advisors.
- Up to $400/year in wellness rewards.
- 24/7 EAP counseling and virtual mental health support.
- Food pantry.
- PTO donation program.
- Professional attire via the Classy Closet.
- Access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility.
- Regular compensation reviews to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.
Pay
Compensation range: $30.58 – $45.86 per hour, depending on experience.
Schedule
Primary work shift: Day.