Social Worker

University of Rochester·City of Rochester, New York

$30 - $41/hrUnknown On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Social Worker · $30 - $41/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+21% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in City of Rochester, New York ($25.00/hr, n=78)

87 similar openings in the City of Rochester area · median $25.00/hr

$16.50/hr · p10p90 · $200/hr

this role: $30.33/hrmedian $25.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 78 posted behavioral health roles in City of Rochester, New York rates. This role sits in the 70th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 21% above the City of Rochester, New York median for behavioral health roles.

The social worker provides clinical psychosocial assessments and treatment to adult patients and their families in ambulatory clinics. They collaborate with healthcare teams to develop care plans and coordinate referrals to community resources.

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: Time as Reported / Per Diem

Scheduled Weekly Hours

As Scheduled

Department

500180 Social Work - Adult Services

Work Shift

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range: UR URCC 211 H

Compensation Range

$30.33 - $40.95

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 social worker provides clinical social work services to adult patients and their families in ambulatory clinics. Social work services provided include psychosocial assessments, information and referral, psychosocial treatment and other services required to optimize the patients' health care. The social worker collaborates with the health care team in the development and implementation of the care plan of the patients with whom the social worker is active. The social worker also provides consultation to the health care providers regarding patients' care needs and/or community resources.

Essential functions

Performs psychosocial assessments of patients and families referred by clinic providers or identified through high risk screening. These patients include, but are not limited to; elderly or disabled persons in need of home services or protection; persons experiencing emotional crises; and patients with new, chronic or terminal diagnoses and those to be evaluated for transplant or mechanical device.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an MSW from an accredited program and obtain a New York State license within eighteen months of hire. Prior clinical experience in a medical setting and supervisory experience are preferred.

postgraduate degree
Case Management
Patient Advocacy
Supervision
Crisis Intervention
Risk Management
Electronic Medical Records
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Psychosocial Assessment
Supportive Counseling
Clinical Social Work

Posting details

Employment type: Unknown
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $30 - $41/hr
Location: City of Rochester, New York
Posted: Jul 11, 2026
Application: Employer website

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