Licensed Clinical Social Worker; UBMD Pediatrics

Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Position Title Licensed Clinical Social Worker; UBMD Pediatrics Posting Category Staff Department Pediatrics Posting Number U260020 Posting Link Employer University Affiliates Appointment Term Position Type
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Position Summary

UBMD Pediatrics, in the Department of Pediatrics in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo (UB) is actively recruiting for a full-time compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to support the Pediatric Pulmonology and Nephrology divisions. This role provides psychosocial assessment, care coordination, and resource navigation for children and families managing complex pulmonary and renal conditions. The social worker will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient wellbeing, treatment adherence, and access to community resources.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide ongoing support to patients and families;
• Coordinate care and connect families with hospital, community, and public resources (transportation, insurance navigation, financial assistance, disability benefits, etc.);
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and case conferences;
• Provide education and support related to illness adjustment and treatment adherence;
• Serve as liaison with schools, community agencies, and Child Protective Services when needed;
• Assist families with documentation including FMLA, work accommodations, and transition planning to adult care;
• Maintain timely documentation and ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory standards;
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, departmental projects, and professional development activities.

UBMD Pediatrics is one of 16 practice plans within UBMD Physicians' Group, the single largest medical group in Western New York. We provide premier health care to infants, children, adolescents and adults. In addition to primary care pediatrics, we have 15 pediatric sub-specialties. Our physicians make up the academic teaching faculty within the Department of Pediatrics at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo and Golisano Children's Hospital.

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo and the Buffalo/Niagara Region.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

* Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York State.
* Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience working with children, adolescents, or families in healthcare or community settings preferred.

Physical Demands Salary Range $60,000 - $70,000 Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate. xrczosw Job Type Full-Time Campus Downtown Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name Linda Ramsey Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Department Administrator Contact's Email Contact's Phone 716-323-0019

Posting Dates

Posted 03/17/2026 Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled

References

Number of References Required 3 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant