| Location | Binghamton, NY |
| Salary | $31–$46 Per Hour |
United Health Services is seeking a Social Work Social Worker for a per diem / prn job in Binghamton, New York.
On our Psychiatric Unit, every connection matters. As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in helping patients navigate mental health challenges by building meaningful therapeutic relationships, coordinating care, and connecting individuals and families with the resources they need to support recovery. Your compassion, advocacy, and clinical expertise will help create a safe, supportive environment where patients feel heard, valued, and empowered. Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional behavioral health care. In this rewarding role, you will partner with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and community agencies to develop individualized discharge plans and promote positive outcomes. If you are passionate about making a difference through human connection and helping people take the next step toward wellness, we invite you to apply. Job Responsibilities:
Participates and implements discharge planning activities for complex patients in order to ensure a timely discharge and to provide appropriate linkage with post-discharge care providers. Receives referrals for complex patient problem resolution from Care Mangers and other members of the healthcare team.
Maintains accountability for the completion of the transition of the patient to the next level of care for assigned cases. Revises plan as needed. Updates patient/family as needed. Proactively identifies and resolves delays and obstacles to discharge in conjunction with Nurse Care Manager and Associate Care Manager.
Maintains a working knowledge of financial reimbursement methodology for all payers to identify any financial risk/needs for acute care admission as well as post-discharge placement.
Maintains knowledge of community resources and keeps a referral directory with updated information of available services and contact information.
Assesses the patient’s and family’s psychosocial risk factors through evaluation of prior functioning levels, appropriateness and adequacy of support systems, reaction to illness and ability to cope.
Provides intervention and finds resolution for cases suspicious of adult/child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, sexual assault; requiring guardianship temporary/permanent, foster care, adoption, mental health placement, advance directives, child protection.
Provides supportive counseling and crisis intervention counseling for patients and families as needed.
Position Qualifications:
Minimum Required:
Masters in Social Work (MSW)
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).
Preferred:
3 years post graduate experience
Work Environment
Age of Patients Served
HIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient Information
United Health Services Job ID #R0000015747. Posted job title: Social Worker - Per Diem
United Health Services (UHS) is more than a healthcare system. We are a compassionate, people-focused organization dedicated to improving the health of the communities that we serve.
As a locally owned, not-for-profit network, our team of more than 7,000 caregivers and professionals is united by the shared purpose to deliver safe, patient-centered care.
At UHS, every role matters. However you contribute, you will be part of a supportive, connected culture that values your voice and encourages growth. We are committed to helping you thrive through meaningful benefits, development opportunities, and a strong sense of belonging. Here, you are not just building a career—you are making a difference every day in the lives of others.