Social Worker
Listed compensation
$63k-$85k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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 URCC 211
Compensation Range
$63,086.00 - $85,176.00
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 social worker is responsible for providing social work services to a patient care unit in instances when the unit's assigned social worker is unavailable for a significant period of time.
These instances may include but are not limited to: extended absence due to disability or sick leave; vacancy due to resignation and prior to hiring of a replacement, vacation or illness.
The services provided by the social worker will be the l services provided by the social worker of the patient care unit for whom this social worker is providing coverage.
Essential Functions
Performs essential social work activities described in the job description of the social worker for whom this social worker is providing coverage. These include 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 and IPV. Provides discharge planning and participates in interdisciplinary rounds, delivery of person centered, trauma informed care, referral and provision of resources, and supportive care related to grief/ loss.
Participates in training and educational opportunities designed to enhance knowledge and skills relevant to the social work role in maternal/ child health and welfare.
Documents all interventions per Social Work policy in the patient’s medical record.
Collaborates with the patient’s medical and nursing team in regards to discharge planning and post hospital care needs. Provides handoffs to social workers in the outpatient after care settings.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education & Experience
- Master's degree from an accredited school of social work required
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
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
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
A Master's degree from an accredited school of social work is required. Candidates must hold or be eligible for LMSW licensure in New York State.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 36% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$74k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $63k–$85k | Social Work median $75k (middle half $69k–$95k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$69k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in New York | 612 active | 6,546 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% remote · 36% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York social worker listings (all specialties): 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 6% offer loan repayment670 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,608 in the last 30 days | 1,361 the 30 days before (+92%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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