Social Worker

Position OverviewUnited Health Services is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our psychiatric care team. In this vital role, you’ll support individuals facing mental health challenges by providing therapeutic guidance, connecting them to essential resources, and advocating for their well-being within a collaborative clinical environment.

At UHS, Every Connection Matters. We believe healing begins with trust, empathy, and meaningful relationships—whether with patients, families, or fellow caregivers. If you're driven to make a difference through purposeful connection and holistic care, we invite you to bring your expertise and heart to our mission.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit:

Psychiatric Services, 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and implement discharge planning for complex patients, ensuring timely transitions and appropriate linkage to post-discharge care providers and community resources.

• Receive and manage referrals from Care Managers and other healthcare team members for complex patient problem resolution, providing expert guidance and intervention.

• Maintain accountability for care transitions , revising plans as needed, updating patients and families, and proactively addressing delays or obstacles in collaboration with Nurse Care Managers.

• Assess psychosocial risk factors by evaluating patient and family functioning, support systems, coping abilities, and reactions to illness to inform care planning.

• Provide crisis intervention and supportive counseling for patients and families, addressing emotional, social, and behavioral needs during hospitalization and transition.

• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards by intervening in cases involving abuse, neglect, domestic violence, guardianship, foster care, adoption, and mental health placement.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

• Masters in Social Work (MSW)

• Employee must passed NYS Licensing Exam within 6 months from hire date

Preferred:

• 3 years post graduate experience

• 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).

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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