Part-Time Addiction Medicine Social Worker II

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a part-time Social Worker II to join the Addiction Medicine Consult Service. You will obtain psychosocial histories, coordinate referrals, and provide direct psychotherapeutic support to patients and families within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include discharge planning, documentation, and collaboration with medical staff to address substance use-related health issues, with opportunities to contribute to teaching and program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work as minimum qualification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Clinical social work experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the social worker on the Addiction Medicine Consult Service.
• Obtain psychosocial histories from patients or relatives and document for clinical records.
• Coordinate referrals to substance use treatment programs and provide direct psychotherapeutic support.
• Assist with discharge planning and liaison with medical teams.
• Contribute to program development, teaching and research activities.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Excellent written and verbal comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in Social Work (desirable)

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a part-time Social Worker II to join the Addiction Medicine Consult Service. You will obtain psychosocial histories, coordinate referrals, and provide direct psychotherapeutic support to patients and families within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include discharge planning, documentation, and collaboration with medical staff to address substance use-related health issues, with opportunities to contribute to teaching and program