Summary
Why Join the Department of Social Work Primary Care Team?
You will be part of an interdisciplinary team of care managers providing bio-psychosocial assessments, intervention, and case management services to patients with medical and/or psychiatric diagnoses. You will play a vital role in providing clinical social work services to primary care clinics that serve pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations. This position works primarily with pediatric/adolescent patients at Howell Health Center and will also require cross coverage of other Primary Care clinics working with patients across the lifespan.
The Department of Social Work strives to foster an environment of respect, diversity and inclusion; a place where every person feels valued and can thrive.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Financial support for continuing education and certifications
Responsibilities*
- Bio-psychosocial assessments
- Patient advocacy
- Psychoeducation
- Adjustment to illness counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Safety planning
- Grief counseling
- Referrals to community resources
- Case management services
Required Qualifications*
- A Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
- A current license to practice social work in the State of Michigan.
Desired Qualifications*
- Previous experience with medical and mental health social work.
- Skilled in developing rapport and effectively communicating with a diverse patient population.
- Efficient, accurate assessment of patient needs and effective case dispositions.
- Effective organizational skills, flexibility, self-motivation, the ability to effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks in a dynamic medical clinic.
- Independent, sound decision-making is necessary for success in this position.
- Effective collaboration with a large multi-disciplinary team.
- Proficiency in keeping accurate and timely clinical records by computer.
- Previous experience working with pediatric and adolescent patients and families; pediatric psychotherapy experience is helpful but not required.
- Experience managing highly acute pediatric and adolescent mental health needs.
Work Schedule
This is a 20 hour/week position. The typical schedule will fall between Monday-Friday with start and end times 8:00-4:30 or 8:30-5:00.
Work Locations
Howell Health Center, 3399 E Grand River Rd #202, Howell, MI 48843. This role is currently a hybrid position located remotely and at Howell Health Center, however work location is adjusted as needed to accommodate patient care needs/volume. Candidates need to be flexible and willing to adjust between hybrid and onsite work as needed and determined by supervisor/manager.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. Advancement through the career ladder at the Expert or Clinical Scholar Level is required for placement in the MSW Senior Classification.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.