Social Worker MSW
Kaleida Health · Buffalo, NY
Education
Master's in Social Work or related field
Experience
36 months
Wage
$38–$48 per hour (from the posting)
First / last seen
2026-10-12 / 2026-10-12
Experience must include
Discharge planningCounselingCase management
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first seen 2026-10-12 · posted 2026-10-11
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Social Worker MSW Kaleida Health — Buffalo, NY Social Worker MSWDepartment: GCH Behavioral Health ClinicLocation: Golisano Children's HospitalLocation of Job: US:NY:BuffaloWork Type: Full-TimeScheduled Work Hours: 7:30am-3:30pmShift 1 Job DescriptionThis position is responsible for assessing psychosocial needs of patients/families/significant others; providing professional counseling, case management, and discharge planning services as indicated. Services are provided in accordance with professional standards and in consultation and/or collaboration with the multi-disciplinary health care team, as warranted, to assist/encourage patients/families/ significant others to utilize medical care constructively to assure the achievement of an optimal level of functioning in all patient care settings in the community, as well as alternate levels of care. Education And CredentialsMasters Social Work or related field required. NYS Drivers License upon hire required. For School Health Services at OCH must be active and maintained. PASRR Screen within 6 Months required. LMSW, LCSW or LCSWR required for Oishei Childrens Hospital Psychiatry Clinic and School Health Services at OCH(must be active and maintained). NYS DOH PASRR Screen Certification is required (regulatory) within six months of hire/transfer for all inpatient departments. If not offered in 6 months, must take the next available class. Basic Life Support (BLS) all school based clinics within 60 days of employment. Existing MSW's as of 9/24/19 will have until 11/24/19 to obtain BLS and must maintain thereafter. Experience3 years of experience in Discharge planning in an acute care or nursing home setting for inpatient departments only, inclusive of transitioning patients from the acute care or nursing home setting, educating patients and families on placement process and understanding services available in the community and the referral process. 3 years of experience in counseling required, excluding School Health Services departments. Inpatient departments: 3 years of experience in discharge planning experience in an acute care or nursing home setting. Inpatient departments: Nursing home knowledge preferred. School Health Services only: 1 year of experience in Child and adolescent mental health counseling specifically working with school aged children and related mental health concerns requiredWorking Conditions Job DetailsStandard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75.00FTE: 1.000000Weekend/Holiday Requirement: NoOn Call Required: NoWith Rotation: Work Arrangement: OnsiteUnion Code: U24 - SEIU 1199 GCH ProfessionalsRequisition ID#: 21948Grade: P6Pay Frequency: Bi-WeeklySalary Range: $37.74 -$47.80*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.Kaleida Healths mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!
Why we think this is a PERM ad (85% confidence): Exact requirements: MSW degree, 3 years discharge planning experience, specific credentials; terse form-like structure.