Summary
This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position in the Division of Pediatric Genetics, Metabolism, and Genomic Medicine at Mott Children?s Hospital with hours of Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm. This social worker position will follow patients across the continuum of care providing social work support both during inpatient admissions and as part of the outpatient Genetics Clinic.
Why Join the Department of Social Work Pediatric Team:
You will be part of an interdisciplinary team of social workers and other medical professionals providing bio-psychosocial assessments, treatment, 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 patients and families in a pediatric setting. The Social Work Department supports high quality clinical care, patient and family centered care, and opportunities for growth in quality improvement and education.
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.
What Perks and Benefits Can You Look Forward to?
- 2:1 match on retirement savings
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one of employment
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Financial support for continuing education and certifications
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.
Responsibilities*
You will be responsible for:
- Assess and support ongoing adjustment to diagnoses.
- Provide support and resources to patients and families receiving new and life sustaining treatments for respective diseases.
- Identify and assist with enrollment in specialized insurance programs for disabled children.
- Care coordination with medical team(s) re: adherence to treatment plan, barriers to care and/or quality of life.
- Case consultation regarding treatment support needs for all multidisciplinary team members.
- Crisis intervention including but not limited to mental health crises, behavioral interventions (for patients or parents), and urgent needs assessments.
- Assessment of coping, provide acute counseling/support, and connection to mental health resources.
- Partner with medical team to support family in end-of-life decision making or palliative care options.
- Assessment for barriers to care and connecting to appropriate community supports.
- Case consultation regarding treatment support needs re: MSW, BSW, Child Life, RN, RD, Patient Financial Counselors
- Collaboration with community resources re: Make-A-Wish, Rainbow Connection, DHHS, CMH, CSHCS, etc.
- Advocacy and extensive support with educational/school barriers re: 504 Plan or IEP and other related supports.
- Care coordination with CPS and foster care as well as consultation with CPT re: abuse/neglect concerns.
- Education and support with adolescent to adult care transition, including guardianship and transition of care processes.
- Psychosocial assessment re: complex care needs and management of treatment plans.
- Advocacy and coordination regarding obtaining or covering medications and DME.
- Discharge planning and care coordination surrounding hospitalization and transitioning home.
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 families and children around issues of chronic illness, adjustment to illness and disability, learning/school issues, locating community resources.
- Due to the nature of the variety of medical diagnoses associated with this population, proficiency in adjustment, loss, and bereavement issues is desirable.
- 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 care planning.
- 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.
Work Schedule
This is full time, 40 hour/week position. The schedule will be Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5pm
Work Locations
This position will work out of:
? C. S. Mott Hospital, 1540 E. Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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.