Social Worker II - Pediatric Psychology & Developmental Medicine

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services within the Center for Child Development outpatient clinic including diagnostic evaluations and individual, family or group psychotherapy for children and families with a diverse range of developmental and mental and behavioral health issues.
• Triage of emergent situations, phone consultations, and the ability to negotiate healthcare and social service systems.
• Complete intake assessments and develop appropriate service plans.
• Maintain patient records with complete, accurate, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EPIC).
• Interface with clinical faculty and staff to include psychologists, MD’s, residents, therapists, nurses, interns and support staff.
• Communicate and closely partner with each child's established care team including parents/caregivers, school personnel, health care providers, and other identified individuals/teams.
• Provide diagnostic consultation; maintain and participate in Quality Assurance activities.
• Adhere to documentation requirements for all services provided and participate in clinical supervision/consultation in compliance with all county, state and federal rules.
• Provide safety planning and care coordination after positive suicide screens and serve as an on-site safety resource.
• Address issues such as transition to adulthood, ABA and other therapy services coordination, serve as a liaison with school staff and other services, and assist with financial, housing, transportation and other concerns.
• Aid families in understanding diagnoses and implementing care plans by connecting with community supports and troubleshooting issues they may encounter.

Qualifications

• Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
• Minimum Required Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or other Mental Health-related field.
• Minimum Required Experience: Minimum 3000 post-graduate supervised hours and experience in an outpatient setting.
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Preferred experience working with children and families with diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, and trauma.
• PREFERRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

• Knowledge of psychological principles and skills regarding diagnosis and treatment.
• Ability to provide individual, group and family psychotherapy.
• Ability to function in an interdisciplinary team.
• Sociocultural sensitivity.
• Ability to respond to clinical and administrative emergencies.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
• Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.