Pediatric Social Worker (MSW) - Float, 0.5 FTE, Hybrid

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

2:1 match on retirement savings

Excellent medical, dental, and vision 

Generous PTO and holidays

Continuing education support

Job summary

Michigan Medicine seeks a MSW to fill a 0.5 FTE Social Work FLOAT position, partnering with another 0.5 FTE to cover outpatient specialty clinics and inpatient/outpatient needs during vacancies and leaves. The role includes social work referrals from pediatric clinics and day-to-day coverage as determined by the Social Work manager.

The selected candidate will provide psychosocial assessments, patient advocacy, counseling for families dealing with chronic illness, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited school.
• Some experience as a professional social worker.
• Current LMSW or LLMSW license in Michigan.
• Primary Source Verification required.

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.

Skills

Professional social work experience

LMSW/LLMSW licensure

Primary Source Verification

Education

MSW from CSWE-accredited program

Job description

Michigan Medicine seeks a MSW to fill a 0.5 FTE Social Work FLOAT position, partnering with another 0.5 FTE to cover outpatient specialty clinics and inpatient/outpatient needs during vacancies and leaves. The role includes social work referrals from pediatric clinics and day-to-day coverage as determined by the Social Work manager.

The selected candidate will provide psychosocial assessments, patient advocacy, counseling for families dealing with chronic illness, and collaborate with