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Social Worker MSW Sr. / Social Worker MSW - Geriatric Clinical Social Worker
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Position Number: 1690277
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Social Work

Social Worker MSW Sr. / Social Worker MSW - Geriatric Clinical Social Worker

Job Opening ID: 180334
Work Location: Michigan Medicine - Health Sys
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Exempt
Organizational Group: Um Hospital
Department: UMH Social Work
Posting Begin/End Date: 10/30/2019 11/13/2019
Salary:
Paid Time Off: Yes
Career Interest: Patient Care Services
Social Work

Job Summary
Why Join the Department of Social Work Geriatrics Center team?

As a member of this team, you will play a vital role in providing psychosocial assessments and care management services within the Geriatrics Center's Neurology services (in particular the movement disorders and cognitive disorders programs) and Primary Care clinic to facilitate an understanding

and resolution of problems related to the management of acute geriatric and chronic neurological diseases, as well as environmental needs, interpersonal conflict, and physical, emotional, mental health and substance use concerns. You will be able to analyze, compare, and evaluate various courses of action with the authority to make independent recommendations on matters of significance, within the scope of your responsibilities.

The Department of Social Work strives to foster an environment of respect, diversity and inclusion; a place where every person feels valued and can thrive.

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:

Collaborating with Geriatrics Center Health Care Teams for ongoing patient care and coordination
Conducting patient psycho-social and family assessments
Identifying needs of patients and families for ongoing health care and social service support
Assisting patients/families with transitions of care, such as outpatient, inpatient, sub-acute (rehab) and to other medical services and treatments.
Assuming responsibility for difficult and complex cases based on experience or are of expertise.
Working directly with patients and families both face-to-face and by phone contacts.
Brief therapeutic interventions drawing on evidence-based psychotherapies, psychoeducation, safety planning, assisting family members in understanding and supporting the patient, grief counseling, and referrals to community resources are some of the skills needed and additional duties of this position.

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.

Desired Qualifications*

Previous experience with medical and mental health social work
Previous experience with neurological diseases related to movement disorders (particularly Parkinson's Disease, Huntington's Disease, Ataxia, and Functional Movement Disorders) and cognitive disorders (particularly Alzheimer's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia, Frontotemporal dementia, and other dementia conditions)
Certificate or significant course work in aging studies
Skilled in developing rapport and effectively communicating with a diverse patient/family population
Efficient, accurate assessment of patient and family 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
Experience with evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions and familiarity with brief, structured interventions (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation) along with a basic knowledge of psychopharmacology

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
This position will work out of the following work site locations:

Primary Work location:

East Ann Arbor Health Center: 4260 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Additional work site locations in the future may include:

West Ann Arbor Health Center: 380 Parkland Plaza, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Northville Health Center: 39901 Traditions Dr., Northville, MI 48168

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

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/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

To apply, visit https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/180334/social_worker_msw_sr._social_worker_msw_-_geriatric_clinical_social_worker