Social Worker MSW/MSW SR - 0.5 FTE, Weekend PES, Saturday and Sunday 10pm to 8:30am

As a member of the Psychiatric Emergency Services team, you will have clinical responsibility for conducting new patient evaluations, including suicide risk assessments for adults and children in an acute care setting. This includes assessment, DSM-V diagnoses, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and discharge planning. You will provide brief individual and family crisis psychotherapy, patient education using best practice models applicable to PES practice settings. The Department of Social Work fosters an environment of respect and belonging, where every person feels valued and can thrive. We seek a diverse candidate pool passionate about providing optimal psychosocial care to this patient population.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric crisis care management services for adult and child populations, including telephone crisis intervention and brief stabilizing care.
• Manage and treat patients, coordinating care both internal and external to the University of Michigan Health System, and assist patients with appropriate levels of care.
• Participate in the education and training of students and staff from social work and other disciplines.
• Facilitate and address patient, family, and visitor concerns, and provide clinical case management as needed.
• Coordinate admissions, outpatient care, verify insurance, complete petitions, and collaborate with the PES treatment team, law enforcement, probate court, and other key personnel.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
• Current licensure to practice social work in the State of Michigan.
• Clinical practice concentration and field practicum with direct work experience in psychiatric health care.

Skills

• Experience and training in managing patients and visitors with behavioral dyscontrol, including de-escalation techniques per UMHS/PES practices and knowledge of the Michigan Mental Health Code.
• Direct psychiatric emergency services experience and clinical social work experience with inpatient psychiatry and community mental health as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong assessment skills, knowledge of community resources, and comfort in a fast-paced care environment.
• Proven ability to work well with patients, families, and staff in community agencies.
• Ability to relate well with diverse client populations while managing a large caseload with multiple competing demands.
• Efficient, accurate assessment of patient needs and effective case dispositions in a fast-paced environment.
• Independent, sound decision-making for success in this role.
• Skills in electronic charting, data entry using multiple databases, and phone systems.
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner while collaborating with the Psychiatric Emergency Services treatment team and other providers.

Benefits

• 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.

Schedule

This position works 20 hours per week on weekends (Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 PM to 8:30 AM).

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.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP).