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.

Location: 2613 W Henrietta Rd, Brighton, New York, 14623, United States
Department: Psychiatry SMH Social Work
Work Shift: UR – Day

Pay

Compensation Range: $63,086.00 – $85,176.00. Individual salaries will be set within this range based on market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule

Full‑time, 40 scheduled weekly hours, day shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services to assigned patients, including individual, family, and/or group therapy, crisis intervention, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team involving consultation, treatment planning, and periodic care review.
• Document interventions—both direct and indirect—in the patient’s medical record in compliance with Division, Department, and Hospital policy.
• Ensure timely completion of statistical reports/forms.
• Collaborate with families, social supports, and community agencies to ensure appropriate and effective care.
• Coordinate referrals and facilitate linkage to other appropriate agencies/supports.
• Attend Division, Department, and Clinic level staff meetings.
• Implement Division, Department, and Clinic policies and procedures related to professional practice and patient care.
• Complete time sheets and required in‑service trainings and health assessments in a timely manner.
• Maintain a culturally competent environment by treating patients, families, trainees, and co‑workers sensitively with attention to cultural differences; participate in cultural competency events and training.
• Develop and lead groups for patients (and possibly family members or their support network) focusing on issues and needs of the mentally ill population.
• Provide back‑up coverage for patient care as appropriate and requested.
• Perform 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.
• Prior experience working with individuals with mental illness and/or community mental health.
• Experience with adolescent/young adult populations preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of mental illness.
• Ability to engage in person‑centered treatment.
• Skills in various therapeutic interventions including CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing.
• Knowledge of risk evaluation and mitigation.

Licenses and Certifications

• LMSW – Licensed Medical Social Worker – State licensure required within 1½ years, or a limited permit (not to exceed 1 year) if duties are performed under OMH.
• If licensure is not obtained at hire, the individual has 18 months to obtain NYS licensure as defined by the State Board for Social Work, unless duties are performed under OMH, in which case a limited permit or NYS licensure is required upon employment start.