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CLIN SOCIAL WORKER (TEMP) - 0.5 FTE Temporary/Part-time, Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program

Michigan Medicine · Ann Arbor, MI · 2 mo ago
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Job Summary

This position is for a temporary, part-time, 20 hours (0.5 FTE) clinical social worker in the Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program in C.S. Mott Children's Hospital at Michigan Medicine. This specialized role addresses the unique needs of children, adolescents, and young adults receiving care in the clinic. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the MSW coordinates care, provides crisis intervention, advocates for patients and families, and connects them to essential resources directly improving outcomes and strengthening overall quality of care.

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 with 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.

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.
  • This classification requires Primary Source Verification.

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.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

This is a temporary, part-time, 20 hour/week position. The hours will be Wednesday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM, Thursday, 8:00AM - 12:30PM, Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM, onsite at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.

Work Locations

This position will primarily work out of C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, 1540 E. Hospital Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109. This is an onsite position.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan 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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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