Social Worker – Children’s Pavilion
Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, United States
Overview
In this position, the Social Worker is assigned to provide coverage at the Children’s Pavilion at Upstate University Hospital. The Children’s Pavilion is an 18-bed unit which serves children and adolescents ages 5-17 who require an inpatient level of mental health treatment. The Social Worker provides comprehensive psycho-social assessment, intervention, management, support, and assessment for discharge planning and aftercare needs of the at‑risk patient population and their families. The social worker addresses social determinants of health and works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team. Other assigned duties and tasks are based upon operational needs.
Minimum Qualifications
M.S.W. from a Social Work program accredited by the Council on Social Work (CSWE).
M.S.W., L.M.S.W., or L.C.S.W. or eligible.
3 years relevant post‑master’s experience (preferably in a hospital and/or healthcare environment).
New M.S.W. graduates who are L.M.S.W. eligible will be considered for entry‑level (SL2) positions at a commensurate salary after obtaining a Limited Permit; incumbent must obtain L.M.S.W. within 12 months of receipt of the limited permit.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous knowledge and experience with the psychiatric population, suicide interventions, and OMH regulations.
Work Days
Monday–Friday days with occasional on‑call/holiday coverage on rotation based on operational needs.
Contact Information
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
Legal Statement
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity is permitted to ask or mandate that an applicant for employment provide current or prior compensation until a conditional offer of employment is extended. If such information has been requested, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
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In this position, the Social Worker is assigned to provide coverage at the Children’s Pavilion at Upstate University Hospital. The Children’s Pavilion is an 18-bed unit which serves children and adolescents ages 5-17 who require an inpatient level of mental health treatment. The Social Worker provides comprehensive psycho-social assessment, intervention, management, support, and assessment for discharge planning and aftercare needs of the at‑risk patient population and their families. The social worker addresses social determinants of health and works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team. Other assigned duties and tasks are based upon operational needs.
Minimum Qualifications
M.S.W. from a Social Work program accredited by the Council on Social Work (CSWE).
M.S.W., L.M.S.W., or L.C.S.W. or eligible.
3 years relevant post‑master’s experience (preferably in a hospital and/or healthcare environment).
New M.S.W. graduates who are L.M.S.W. eligible will be considered for entry‑level (SL2) positions at a commensurate salary after obtaining a Limited Permit; incumbent must obtain L.M.S.W. within 12 months of receipt of the limited permit.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous knowledge and experience with the psychiatric population, suicide interventions, and OMH regulations.
Work Days
Monday–Friday days with occasional on‑call/holiday coverage on rotation based on operational needs.
Contact Information
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
Legal Statement
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity is permitted to ask or mandate that an applicant for employment provide current or prior compensation until a conditional offer of employment is extended. If such information has been requested, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
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