Social Worker TAR

2 months ago
United States$38.75/hrLocum TenensSocial Work
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join University of Rochester as a Social Worker TAR in United States. 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.

Key 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 BRIEF THERAPY TO UR STUDENTS.
  • ASSISTS 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $38.75/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentDiagnosisBrief TherapyCommunity ReferralIndividual TherapyCouples TherapyGroup TherapyTreatment PlanningIntake AssessmentsClinical TriageCrisis ManagementElectronic Medical Record DocumentationCase ManagementCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Requirements

A Master's degree in Social Work is required, with a Bachelor's degree in public health or related fields preferred. Three years of full-time clinical experience and experience with diverse college-age populations are preferred, along with required NYS certification and licensure.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker TAR at University of Rochester a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at University of Rochester is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $39 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Assessment, Diagnosis, Brief Therapy, Community Referral, Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Treatment Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The UCC Social Worker/Therapist functions as a member of the senior staff group, providing psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, and brief therapy to University of Rochester students. Essential functions include providing direct mental health care services, creating and revising treatment plans, and m...

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About University of Rochester

Higher Education
2-5
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Locum

Posted

2mo ago