Social Worker TAR

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Job Location (Full Address)

738 Library Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening

Worker Subtype

Temporary

Time Type

Time as Reported / Per Diem

Scheduled Weekly Hours

As Scheduled

Department: 200121 University Counseling Center

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 UCC SOCIAL WORKER THERAPIST FUNCTIONS AS A MEMBER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER COUNSELING CENTER SENIOR STAFF GROUP. THEY PROVIDE PSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS AND BRIEFTHERAPY TO UR STUDENTS. ASSIST IN COMMUNITY REFERRAL AND MAINTAINING COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS FOR REFERRALS.

Essential Functions

Provides direct individual, couples and group mental health care services to UR students using various short term psychotherapy treatment approaches. Creates treatment plans based on assessment data and clinical interview. Routinely revises treatment plans based on client’s progress toward treatment goals and life situation needs. Summarizes progress and recommends alternatives to students at the completion of the course of care.

Provides intake assessments, clinical triage, and mental health crisis management services for students. Provides careful diagnosis, assessment, and evaluation using standard UCC psychometric instruments and clinical assessment interviews.

Completes timely documentation of care in the electronic medical record including initial evaluation, assessment, treatment reports, progress notes, referrals, communications, treatment planning and progress on treatment goals according to guidelines set forth by UCC/UHS policies and procedures and in keeping with generally accepted standard for mental health care delivery.

Attends regular meetings of UCC staff to create and review policies and procedures and to discuss individual treatment efforts and general prevention strategies for the college population.

Provides case management for students seeking community referrals or who have a supportive planning agreement with the university.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education & Experience

Master's degree from an accredited school of social work required

Three Years of Full-time Clinical Experience Preferred

• Experience working with an ethnically diverse college-age population preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with expertise in a team setting preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to develop and maintain clear record-keeping systems preferred.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekend days preferred

Licenses and Certifications

LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure within 1-1/2 years required or

If duties will be performed under OMH a minimum of a limited permit (not to exceed 1 year) or NYS Licensure upon hire required

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