Social Worker MSW/MSW SR - 0.6 FTE at C.S Mott Pediatric Orthopedic and Neurosurgery Clinics
About the position
Responsibilities
• Assessment and intervention with patients/families to address psychosocial barriers to care.
• 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 the plan of care for patients.
• Collaboration with medical teams and Child Protection team to assess issues of neglect or abuse.
• Working closely with community agencies, including 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.
Requirements
• 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.
Nice-to-haves
• Previous experience with families and children around issues of chronic illness, adjustment to illness and disability, learning/school issues, locating community resources.
• 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, and 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.
Benefits
• 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
Apply Now
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Responsibilities
• Assessment and intervention with patients/families to address psychosocial barriers to care.
• 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 the plan of care for patients.
• Collaboration with medical teams and Child Protection team to assess issues of neglect or abuse.
• Working closely with community agencies, including 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.
Requirements
• 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.
Nice-to-haves
• Previous experience with families and children around issues of chronic illness, adjustment to illness and disability, learning/school issues, locating community resources.
• 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, and 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.
Benefits
• 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
Apply Now
Apply Now