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Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$63k-$85k

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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

Temporary

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.

End Date is 12/31/2026

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

Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited school of social work. Additionally, a Licensed Medical Social Worker (LMSW) certification or a limited permit is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Case managementChild abuse identificationMedical record documentationMaternal healthChild welfareGrief counseling

Social Worker Career Context

University of Rochester ranks #9 of 22 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 32% have no call, 58% 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).

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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 6,558 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$247k≈ 3.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,476/mo≈ 28% 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.