Social Worker
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As a community, the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: Inclusion, Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Our teams collaborate and support each other to make sure we deliver innovative, compassionate and patient-centered care. On good days and hard days, we show up for each other and those who depend on us.

URMC is looking for individuals to join the Strong Behavioral Health department as Licensed Social Workers.

The department of Social Work offers diverse career opportunities across multiple disciplines. We are hiring for MSW, LMSW, and LCSW level Social Workers with positions available in Emergency, Psych, Adult, and Pediatric areas. Our Social Workers aid patients in navigating the healthcare system, support care planning and connect patients to the resources they need to remain healthy after receiving care.

This will be achieved through:

• Providing an array of preventive, clinical and care management services that enhance individual health status, support patient, family and provider satisfaction, and ensures the efficient flow of patients through the health system.
• Evaluating the psycho-social status of patients and family to determine specific needs for service.
• Providing brief or intensive assistance through counseling and service provision for the patient and patient's family.
• Referring patient and family to community resources to maintain continuity of service.

The desired candidate will have:

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Licensure as a Social Worker
• If licensure has not been obtained, the individual has 18 months to obtain it. For duties performed under New York State Office of Mental health (OMH) guidelines, a limited permit will be required as a condition of employment.

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 non-discriminate 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.