Job Summary

This MSW role provides social work services to adults in the Outpatient Cystic Fibrosis clinic, Vent Clinic, Interstitial Lung Disease clinic, Post-ICU Clinic, and General Pulmonary Clinics. This patient population suffers from chronic lung disease and experiences high acuity of anxiety, depression, trauma, 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 for social work services by clinic providers.  This position will also have a portion of time (approximate caseload of 5-6) dedicated to providing psychotherapy to Pulmonary patients. Both face-to-face and virtual work will be utilized in this position. 

Why Join the Department of Social Work Adult Outpatient Pulmonary team? 

As a member of this team, you will play a vital role in providing behavioral health care that encompasses accurate evaluation of mental health needs, support/counseling, and brief psychotherapeutic interventions using evidence-based treatment modalities. Additionally, this role will provide crisis intervention, safety planning, grief counseling, case management services and community referrals, as well as patient education and group support. This role is a vital and necessary support to Pulmonary patients and medical teams.

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.

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

Mission Statement

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.

Responsibilities*

You will be responsible for:

• Evaluation of psychosocial needs and provision of billable social work interventions with a high degree of autonomy
• Facilitating patient and family participation in appropriate health care decision making
• Crisis intervention
• Patient and/or family support and counseling
• Mental health assessment and provision of evidence-based psychotherapy (e.g. CBT, ACT, DBT)
• Support group facilitation
• Liaison and referral to community agencies
• Brief psychotherapeutic intervention, and psychoeducation for patients and caregivers
• Participation in team meetings, educational activities, and patient advisory board
• Referral monitoring and management
  
  

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; full LMSW is required for billing purposes.

Desired Qualifications*

• Significant experience with medical and mental health social work.
• Experience providing evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions.
• 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 multi-disciplinary team.
• Proficiency in keeping accurate and timely clinical records by computer.
  
  

Work Schedule

This is full time, 40 hour/week position. The typical schedule is Monday-Friday with start and end times 8:00-4:30 or 8:30-5:00. 

Work Locations

UM Michigan Medicine Main Medical Campus: 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109

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.

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.

Background Screening

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 employment opportunity employer.