CLIN SOCIAL WORKER (TEMP) - 0.5 FTE at C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital and Von Voightlander Womens Hospital (20 Hours) - Day Shift (Mon - Friday; exact schedule TBD)

0.5 FTE (20 hrs) Social Work (MSW) FLOAT position, job share partner with another 0.5 FTE Float, responsible for social work coverage spanning outpatient specialty clinics and continuity clinical coverage (inpatient/outpatient) during vacancies, leaves of absence, Social Worker of the Day coverage, and coverage of social work referrals from unallocated pediatric/ob clinics, with additional coverage as determined by the Social Work manager.

The Department of Social Work strives to foster an environment of respect and belonging; a place where every person feels valued and can thrive. We are seeking a diverse candidate pool who is passionate about providing optimal psychosocial care to this patient population.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation of psychosocial needs and provision of billable social work interventions with a high degree of autonomy
• Patient advocacy related to navigating health care systems
• Counseling to patients and families to address issues of coping and management of children with chronic health issues
• Work closely with inter-disciplinary teams to collaborate on plan of care for patient
• Collaboration with medical teams and Child Protection team to assess issues of neglect or abuse
• Working closely with community agencies including school systems to advocate for the special needs of chronically ill children
• Participation in inter-disciplinary team meetings, Social Work meetings, and committee work that support the patient care mission

Requirements

• 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 (LMSW or LLMSW)
• Two years experience with families and children around issues of chronic illness, adjustment to illness and disability, learning/school issues, locating community resources

Qualifications

• Proficiency in adjustment, loss, and bereavement issues due to the variety of medical diagnoses associated with this population
• 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, and the ability to effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks in a dynamic medical clinic
• Independent, sound decision-making 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 Locations

This position will primarily work out of C.S. Mott Hospital and Von Voightlander Women's Hospital, 1540 E. Hospital Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, with additional coverage possible across Michigan Medicine pediatric specialty clinics.