Social Worker MSW/MSW SR - Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program; Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2:1 retirement match

Medical, dental, vision coverage from

PTO & holidays

Continuing education support

Job summary

The University of Michigan is seeking two full-time Social Worker MSW/MSW SR for the Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program at the Ypsilanti Health Center. You will join a multidisciplinary team providing intensive mental health care for youth ages 12-17, with a typical Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

schedule. You will conduct biopsychosocial assessments, group and individual/ family therapies, and care coordination, with opportunities for professional growth and education within a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from CSWE-accredited program.
• Current Michigan license (LMSW/LLMSW) required.
• 1–2 years in acute mental health care; pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily multidisciplinary team meetings and case presentations.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and provide group, individual, and family therapy.
• Support safety planning, crisis management, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate discharge planning and care transitions across services.

Skills

Crisis management

Pediatric experience

Team collaboration

Education

MSW degree

Licensed in MI (LMSW/LLMSW)

Job description

Social Worker MSW/MSW SR - Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program; Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm

These are two full-time MSW positions associated with the expansion of Michigan Medicine's Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program (CAPHP). Social workers at CAPHP are an integral part of a multidisciplinary team providing intensive mental health care including evidenced based group therapy and individual and family interventions to youth ages 12-17. Both positions are based at the Ypsilanti Health Center and typically work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Ours

Why Join the Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program?

• Play a vital role in offering acute mental health services to youth and families experiencing psychiatric crises
• Work closely with an interdisciplinary team of faculty, Advanced Practice Professionals, learning specialists, activity therapists, nursing, and other social workers
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, group therapy, individual and family therapy, care coordination and discharge planning
• Gain access to multiple social work and interdisciplinary educational opportunities

As a member of this team, you will play a vital role in the Child and Adolescent PHP offering care to youth struggling with a variety of mental health issues. This position affords the opportunity to work in an exciting, highly collaborative role in a world-class academic health system promoting excellence in care and evidence-based treatment modalities, management of complex clinical situations with strong team-based support, as well as addressing the needs of vulnerable patients and families. The Department supports high-quality clinical care, patient and family-centered care, and opportunities for growth in quality improvement and education.

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:

• Participating in daily multidisciplinary team meetings and providing case presentations
• Facilitating process-focused group therapy, evidence-based skills-based groups (DBT and CBT) and educational groups
• Conducting biopsychosocial assessments with youth and caregivers
• Providing daily caregiver support and psychoeducation
• Providing individual and family therapy interventions
• Facilitating safety planning interventions including lethal means counseling
• Case management and discharge planning for patients completing PHP/ transferring to other levels of care across the mental health care continuum
• Facilitating safety and risk assessments and triaging as appropriate
• Facilitating referrals to and coordinating with community agencies
• Routinely providing crisis management interventions and milieu management
• Providing cross coverage on cases and group assignments as well as multidisciplinary cross coverage as needed
• Keeping up-to-date records in Mi-Chart and providing statistical information required by the Social Work Department
• Completing all other required departmental trainings

Required Qualifications*

• A Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
• A current license to practice social work in the State of Michigan (LMSW or LLMSW)
• At least 1-2 years of experience working in acute mental health care settings such as inpatient or partial psychiatry programs, psychiatric emergency services, hospital-based psychiatry services, or Community Mental Health
• At least 1-2 years of experience working with pediatric populations
• Skilled in crisis management, suicide risk assessment, safety planning, and lethal means restriction counseling

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience facilitating evidenced based process-focused and didactic group therapy sessions
• Experience providing individual and family therapy within a short-term, crisis stabilization paradigm
• Knowledge of evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions (e.g., CBT, DBT) and familiarity with brief, structured interventions
• Knowledge of community resources and ability to advocate on behalf of patients and families
• Skilled in developing rapport and effectively communicating with a diverse patient population
• Efficient, accurate assessment of patient needs and effective case dispositions
• 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 multidisciplinary team
• Proficiency in keeping accurate and timely clinical records in the electronic medical record

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

This is full time, 40 hour/week position. The typical schedule is Monday-Friday 8am-4:00pm

Work Locations

• This position will work out of the Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program located at 300 W. Michigan Avenue, Ypsilanti, MI

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.

Under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

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 may begin as early as the eighth day after posting.This opening 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.

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