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Supervisor, Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$69k-$94k

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Job Description

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

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department: 500382 Social Work-Peds/OB/Outreach

Work Shift

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range

UR URCB 213

Compensation Range

$69,326.00 - $93,600.00

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 Supervisor, Social Worker in collaboration with the Social Work Director for OB/GYN, Pediatrics and Community Outreach is responsible for overseeing the delivery of quality social work services in assigned area, ensures that social work services are provided according to professional standards, and in accordance with the policies, procedures and protocols, collaborates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of interdisciplinary programs that integrate social work in the departments and represents the Social Work Division on interdisciplinary committees within the assigned areas.

The Supervisor Social Worker provides clinical services to families of patients in the area of assignment and to other patients in the absence of other social work staff. The Supervisor Social Worker serves as a liaison with health and social service agencies in the community.

Essential Functions

The Supervisor, Social Worker is responsible for collaborating with Division chairs in assigned specialty areas and social work leadership to assess the need for social work services, develop appropriate social work staffing, and service models, and provide continuous monitoring and enhancement of social work service delivery.

Provides social work services to identified patients and their families which includes psychosocial assessments, service plans to address identified needs and that promote health outcomes and patient safety. Identifies and manages cases of suspected child abuse or neglect.

Provides discharge planning and participates in interdisciplinary rounds. Documents services in the patient’s medical record and provide handoffs to next level of care services to offer continuity of care. Serves as a Hospital pediatric social work consultant

The Supervisor, Social Worker provides clinical and administrative supervision to assigned social work staff, develops, enhances, and maintains program descriptions and professional social work position descriptions. Recruits, orients and trains new assigned staff.

Ensures that services provided by assigned social work staff conform to the quality assurance standards and clinical policies and procedures of the Social Work Division, clinical area and State and Federal regulatory agencies.

Applies personnel management actions including disciplinary measures and termination of employment when necessary.

Ensures assigned staff completion of all required Hospital and Social Work Division training, orientation, competencies, performance evaluation, licensing and any other required documentation, Ensures appropriate risk management of critical social work practice events in consultation with the Social Work Director. Conducts productivity monitoring, medical record documentation and clinical audits.

Participates in Social Work Division, and interdisciplinary, leadership committees. Collaborates within the groups to achieve key metrics, strategic plans, patient and staff satisfaction. Participates in continuous professional development and incorporates new knowledge into clinical and administrative practice.

May participate in research, grant supported initiatives and hospital, local, state and national presentations.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education & Experience

Master's degree from an accredited school of Social Work and 2 years of professional social work practice required

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Licenses and Certifications

LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure as defined by the State Board for Social Work, State Education department, Division of Professional Licensing Services upon hire required

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture 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 characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics).

This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree from an accredited school of Social Work and at least two years of professional practice. A valid LMSW license from the State of New York is required upon hire.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical supervisionCase managementPsychosocial assessmentCrisis interventionStaff trainingRegulatory complianceInterdisciplinary collaborationChild abuse reporting

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 26% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,470 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$247k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,476/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Rochester, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
PSLF Eligible