Social Worker

GENERAL PURPOSE:The social worker provides psychosocial assessment and psychiatric diagnosis and behavioral health treatment for adult patients 18 years and older in the Adult Ambulatory Clinic. The social worker functions as primary therapist and is responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of the treatment plan for patients assigned to their caseload. The social worker participates on an interdisciplinary treatment team and develops liaisons with health and social agencies in the community, as well as with other health professionals within the hospital to support evaluation and treatment of the patient. The social worker also provides treatment, and crisis intervention as appropriate. The social worker may be responsible for leading therapeutic groups and conducting intake assessments.RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides direct clinical services to assigned patients, which may involve individual, family, and/or group therapy, crisis intervention, and diagnostic evaluations. Works collaboratively with the Crisis Team Lead to support clinic access. Provides coverage and accessibility for intakes, vacations, and sick calls as needed

Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team involving consultation, treatment planning, and periodic care review.

Collaborates with family, social supports, community agencies (past and present) to ensure appropriate and effective care. Coordinates referrals and facilitates linkage to other appropriate agencies/supports.

Documents interventions, both direct and indirect, in the patient’s medical record in compliance with the Division, Department, and Hospital policy.

Attends Division, Department, and Clinic level staff meetings. Ensures that Division, Department, and Clinic policies and procedures are implemented with regard to professional practice and patient care. Ensures timely completion of statistical reports/forms, time sheets, and other Hospital or Division mandatory in-service trainings and Health Assessments. Subscribes to maintaining a culturally competent environment by treating patient, families, trainees, and co-workers in a sensitive manner with appropriate attention to cultural differences. Participates in available cultural competency events and training appropriate to job duties.

Develops and leads groups for patients (and possibly family members or their support network) which focuses on issues and needs of the severely and persistently mentally ill population

Provides back-up coverage for patient care, as appropriate and requested.

Other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited social work graduate program required

Clinical experience working with individuals with chronic mental illness and/or community mental health

Experience in the management of psychiatric crisis

Knowledge of mental illness

Ability to engage in person centered treatment

Knowledge/skills in various therapeutic interventions including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing

Knowledge of risk evaluation and mitigation

Master's degree from an accredited school of social work. Licensure as a social worker, as defined by the State Board for Social Work, State Education Department, Division of Professional Licensing Services is required. If licensure has not been obtained upon employment, the individual has 18 months within which to obtain it, unless duties will be performed under OMH then minimum of a limited permit (not to exceed 1 year) or NYS Licensure will be required upon employment start.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion 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 status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.How To ApplyAll applicants must apply online.EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/DisabledPay RangePay Range: $63,003 - $80,600 AnnuallyThe 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.Apply for Job

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Location: Strong Memorial Hospital

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

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