Social Worker MSW/MSW SR

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

2:1 retirement match

Excellent medical, dental, vision

PTO and paid holidays

CE/Continuing education support

Job summary

Michigan Medicine is seeking a 0.5 FTE Social Work (MSW) FLOAT to cover outpatient specialty clinics and continuity care during vacancies and leaves. The role involves high-autonomy psychosocial interventions and close collaboration with medical teams across pediatric settings.

The ideal candidate holds a CSWE-accredited MSW and an active Michigan LMSW/LLMSW license, with experience in medical and mental health social work. Primary Source Verification is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited program.
• Current license to practice social work in Michigan (LMSW or LLMSW).
• Primary Source Verification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate psychosocial needs and provide billable social work interventions with autonomy.
• Advocate for patients navigating health care systems.
• Counsel patients and families on coping with chronic health issues in children.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on care plans for patients.
• Coordinate with Child Protection teams on neglect or abuse issues.
• Engage with community agencies, including schools, for chronically ill children.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and committees supporting patient care.

Skills

Professional social work experience

Education

Master's degree in social work (CSWE-accredited)

Michigan LMSW/LLMSW license

Job description

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Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

0.5 FTE (20 hrs) Social Work (MSW) FLOAT position, job share partner with another 0.5 FTE Float, responsible for social work coverage spanning outpatient specialty clinics and continuity clinical coverage (inpt/outpt) during vacancies, leaves of absence, Social Worker of the Day coverage, and coverage of social work referrals from unallocated pediatric/ob clinics, additional coverage as determined by Social Work manager.

What Perks and Benefits Can You Look Forward to?

• 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

Responsibilities*

You will be responsible for:

• 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.

Required Qualifications*

• A master's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
• Some experience of a professional social work
• A current license to practice social work in the State of Michigan (LMSW or LLMSW).
• This classification requires Primary Source Verification.

Desired Qualifications*

• Due to the nature of the variety of medical diagnoses associated with this population, proficiency in adjustment, loss, and bereavement issues is desirable
• Previous experience with medical and mental health social work.
• Skilled in developing rapport and effectively communicating with a diverse patient population.
• Efficient, accurate assessment of patient needs and effective care planning
• Effective organizational skills, flexibility, self-motivation, the ability to effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks in a dynamic medical clinic.
• Independent, sound decision-making is necessary for success in this position.
• Effective collaboration with a large multi-disciplinary team.
• Proficiency in keeping accurate and timely clinical records by computer.
• Two years experience with families and children around issues of chronic illness, adjustment to illness and disability, learning/school issues, locating community resources

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Work Schedule

TBD

Work Locations

This position will primarily work out of C.S. Mott Hospital and Von Voightlander Women's Hospital, with additional coverage possible across Michigan Medicine pediatric specialty clinics.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work modes are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work arrangements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment.

Underfill Statement

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

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.