Job Description
Position Overview
United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a Social Worker to provide compassionate support and care coordination for patients and families facing medical, emotional, and social challenges. In this role, you will assess needs, connect individuals with appropriate resources, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support holistic, patient-centered care within our inpatient behavioral health unit.
At UHS, every connection matters—and as a Social Worker, the relationships you build are vital to helping patients navigate difficult moments with dignity and hope. If you are a dedicated professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about making a difference, we invite you to join our team.
Primary Department, Division, or Unit:
Memorial 4 Inpatient Addiction Medicine (New Horizons), UHS Binghamton General Hospital
Work Shift and Schedule:
This is a per diem position, which means you will work on an as needed, agreed upon basis. Working hours will be assigned by your manager.
Compensation Range:
$30.58 - $45.86 per hour, depending on experience
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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Job Responsibilities
Participates and implements discharge planning activities for complex patients in order to ensure a timely discharge and to provide appropriate linkage with post-discharge care providers. Receives referrals for complex patient problem resolution from Care Mangers and other members of the healthcare team.
Maintains accountability for the completion of the transition of the patient to the next level of care for assigned cases. Revises plan as needed. Updates patient/family as needed. Proactively identifies and resolves delays and obstacles to discharge in conjunction with Nurse Care Manager and Associate Care Manager.
Maintains a working knowledge of financial reimbursement methodology for all payers to identify any financial risk/needs for acute care admission as well as post-discharge placement.
Maintains knowledge of community resources and keeps a referral directory with updated information of available services and contact information.
Assesses the patient’s and family’s psychosocial risk factors through evaluation of prior functioning levels, appropriateness and adequacy of support systems, reaction to illness and ability to cope.
Provides intervention and finds resolution for cases suspicious of adult/child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, sexual assault; requiring guardianship temporary/permanent, foster care, adoption, mental health placement, advance directives, child protection.
Provides supportive counseling and crisis intervention counseling for patients and families as needed.
Position Qualifications
Minimum Required
Masters in Social Work (MSW)
Employee must passed NYS Licensing Exam within 6 months from hire date
NYS Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or limited permit (Note: Social Workers within the Clinics must have current NYS Social Work License; not a Limited Permit).
Preferred:
3 years post graduate experience
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About United Health Services
United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.
At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!
United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Daily paid, Permanent employment, Temporary work, Shift work,