Social Worker - Occupational Health

Social Worker - Occupational Health

A growing occupational health clinic located at a satellite site in Albany, NY is seeking a Social Worker to join its clinical team. This role supports patients navigating workplace injury, return to work planning, and connection to community and behavioral health resources.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychosocial assessments for patients seen through occupational health services

• Support return to work planning in coordination with providers, employers, and case managers

• Connect patients to community resources, behavioral health services, and financial or social supports as needed

• Assist with care coordination for complex or high risk occupational injury cases

• Document assessments and interventions in the EMR in line with clinic and regulatory standards

• Serve as a liaison between patients, providers, and employer or insurance contacts when psychosocial factors affect recovery or return to work

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required; LCSW preferred - LMSW considered.

• Experience in occupational health, workers compensation, disability, or a related medical setting preferred

• Strong assessment and care coordination skills

• Comfortable collaborating with medical providers and employer partners

• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Compensation:

• Market rate in the Albany, NY area runs approximately $65,000 to $95,000 per year ($31.25 to $45.67 per hour, depending on experience), with LCSW licensure and occupational or medical setting experience trending toward the higher end.

Schedule and Location:

• Full time or part time, on site at a satellite location in Albany, NY, depending on program needs.

Location information:

• Albany is the capital of New York State, located along the Hudson River.
• Known for the New York State Capitol and state government.
• Part of New York’s Capital Region, near Troy, Schenectady, and Saratoga Springs.
• About 2.5–3 hours from New York City and roughly 2 hours from Boston.