Social Worker – Occupational Health

Location: Albany, NY |
Schedule: Full time or part time, on site |
Compensation: approximately $65,000 to $95,000 per year ($31.25 to $45.67 per hour, depending on experience)

A growing occupational health clinic operating 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.

• 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

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required
• Strong assessment and care coordination skills
• Comfortable collaborating with medical providers and employer partners
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

• LCSW preferred; LMSW considered
• Experience in occupational health, workers compensation, disability, or a related medical setting preferred

• 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)
• LCSW licensure and occupational or medical setting experience trends toward the higher end of the range

This position offers the chance to support patients through workplace injury recovery and return to work planning, working closely with medical providers and employer partners in a growing occupational health clinic, with full time or part time scheduling on site depending on program needs.