A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC
Posted 31-Jul-2026 (EST)
Emergency Department
1500 North James Street, Rome, NY, USA
35.15-42.97 per hour
Hourly
Full Time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Retirement Rome Health is seeking a Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Mental Health Counselor to join our hospital-based behavioral health team. This role provides compassionate, patient-centered mental health services to individuals and families across the continuum of care.
Position Overview
The clinician in this role will provide individual, group, and family therapy while completing clinical assessments and supporting treatment planning. This position plays a key role in ensuring patient safety, coordinating care, and connecting patients with appropriate resources and services.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions
Conduct psychotherapy, intake screenings, and comprehensive clinical assessments
Complete safety planning and provide treatment recommendations
Participate in treatment planning and ongoing patient support
Utilize evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions
Provide case management, referrals, and linkage to community resources as appropriate
Assess risk, including suicidal and homicidal ideation, and develop appropriate safety plans
Support patients in identifying strengths, needs, and treatment goals
Collaborate with families and care teams as clinically indicated
Qualifications & Knowledge
Knowledge of mental health disorders and evidence-based treatment approaches
Ability to complete risk assessments and develop effective safety plans
Familiarity with DSM-5 criteria and substance use disorder (SUD) diagnosis support
Understanding of professional ethics and standards of care
Knowledge of
OASAS 822
regulations
Strong case management skills, including knowledge of community resources and referral processes
Ability to assess family dynamics and incorporate them into treatment planning
Required Credentials
Current New York State licensure as LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC (required)
Rome Health is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate behavioral health services to our community and supporting clinicians in delivering meaningful, patient-centered care.
