Licensed Social Worker

University of Rochester

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Rochester - NY Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
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:

Work Shift:

UR - Rotating (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:

URMC is looking for individuals to join Strong Memorial Hospital as Licensed Social Workers.

The department of Social Work offers diverse career opportunities across multiple disciplines. We are hiring for MSW, LMSW, and LCSW level Social Workers with positions available in Behavioral Health, Adult, Pediatric and Emergency areas.

Our Social Workers aid patients in navigating the healthcare system, support the care planning process, and connect patients to the resources they need to remain healthy after receiving care at Strong Memorial Hospital.

The desired candidate will have

  • Master's degree from an accredited school of Social Work.
  • Licensure as a Social Worker, as defined by the NYS Board for Social Work, is required.
  • If licensure has not been obtained upon employment, the individual has 18 months within which to obtain it.

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.

About this role

Summary

Assist patients with healthcare navigation, support care planning, connect resources, in hospital settings.

Job title

Licensed Social Worker

Experience level

lmsw, lcsw, msw

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Rochester NY; remote work not specified.

Salary

$63k–$85k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

master's degree social worklicensure social workNYS social work licensure

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

behavioral healthadultpediatricemergency
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Rochester, NY, USA

Work arrangement unknown City