Social Worker MSW/MSW SR - 0.8 FTE within the Department of Neurology MSW - Full Time (32 Hours) - Day Shift

About the role

This MSW role provides social work services to adults in the Department of Neurology, providing care for patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) diagnoses. As this is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, these patients suffer from the effects on their nervous systems and voluntary muscle movement. Patients also experience a high acuity of anxiety, depression, adjustment and coping concerns, and grief and loss. The social worker will conduct psychosocial assessments, treatment, and care management services to patients and their families who have been referred to social work services by clinic providers. Both face-to-face and virtual work will be utilized in this position. 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.

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