Social Worker

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Social Worker

Company: Rochester Regional Health


Description: Job Title: Licensed Master of Social Worker
Department: Social Work
Location: St. Lawrence Health- Elm Street, Potsdam, NY
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Schedule: Monday-Friday, either 8am – 4pm or 9am – 5pmSUMMARY:
Perform a comprehensive list of psychotherapy functions and practices. Work with internal and external stake holders to promote quality patient- centered behavioral health care.RESPONSIBILITIES:Identifies potential barriers and current difficulties in participating in treatment at intake and throughout the course of treatment.Appropriately utilizes screening and assessment tools approved by CPH including but not limited to CSSR-S, PHQ-9, Modified mini, substance use and risk assessment.Responsible for an individual case load including 1:1 counseling, treatment, relapse prevention, discharge planning, care coordination and referralProvide individualized patient care utilizing best practice counseling skills, techniques and modalities to improve quality of life and reduce symptomsEngage in ongoing professional maintenance activities to include but not limited to clinical supervision. continuing education, and counselor wellnessDevelopment, execution and documentation of group therapy on assigned topics to be determined by patient need and counselor skill setProvide psychoeducation to individuals, groups and families on topics such as substance use disorders, mental health and wellness, life style changes, and coping skills, and recovery.Documenting: In a variety of manners including assessments, individual and group notes, collaboration, collateral contact with internal and external stakeholders to the patient.Treatment planning, discharge planning and regularly updating the patient record to demonstrate patient’s progress or lack thereof in the treatment environment.Provide clinical supervision for interns and or junior staff of the same disciplineAct as a mentor, coach and evaluator to create an atmosphere that promotes counselor self- reflection, discipline, motivation, learning, wellness and professional development.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Required: Direct client experience in a human service settingRequired Education: Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling or Social WorkRequired Certification: LMHC or LMSWPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Individual counseling experienceEDUCATION:LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S – Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.PAY RANGE: $62,000.00 – $75,300.00CITY: PotsdamPOSTAL CODE: 13676The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Salary: $62000 – 75300 per year

Location: New York

Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:42:06 GMT


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