United Health Services is seeking a compassionate and flexible Social Worker to join our inpatient psychiatric team in a per diem capacity. This role is ideal for experienced social workers with adaptable schedules, private practices, or those looking to supplement their current work. You’ll provide essential support by covering for staff on PTO and ensuring continuity of care for our patients. Key responsibilities include participating in treatment planning meetings, completing psychosocial histories, coordinating discharge plans, collaborating with families and collateral contacts, arranging follow‑up appointments, and offering brief therapeutic interventions as needed.
At UHS, Every Connection Matters. We believe that healing is rooted in trust, empathy, and meaningful relationships—whether with patients, families, or fellow caregivers. If you’re driven by purpose and passionate about supporting individuals facing mental health challenges, 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.
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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.
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).
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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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United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.
United Health Services (UHS) is the largest comprehensive healthcare system and leading private employer in the Greater Binghamton, N.Y., region. With a diverse network of over 60 locations throughout Broome and surrounding counties, we provide healthcare services to around 600,000 residents of the Southern Tier of upstate New York and portions of Northeast Pennsylvania.
UHS offers a wide range of services, from primary care to advanced specialty treatments, ensuring that our community has access to comprehensive healthcare solutions. Our commitment to patient-centered care means that every interaction is designed to prioritize the health and well-being of those we serve. We are equally dedicated to our team, creating a supportive environment where healthcare professionals can thrive.
This is UHS. Where every connection matters.
United Health Services is a locally owned, not-for-profit system, governed by a Board of Directors made up of community citizens who volunteer their time.
The employees, providers, volunteers and leadership of UHS share a commitment and promise to the people whom they serve: We will listen. We will show respect. We will give hope.
The members of UHS
UHS Hospitals: UHS Wilson Medical Center
and UHS Binghamton General Hospital
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital
UHS Delaware Valley Hospital
UHS Senior Living at Ideal
UHS Home Care
The affiliates of UHS
UHS Medical Group
UHS Foundation
United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.
