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Social Worker MSW Sr. / Social Worker MSW - Rogel Cancer Center MSW
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Position Number: 1716360
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Social Work

Social Worker MSW Sr. / Social Worker MSW - Rogel Cancer Center MSW

Job Opening ID: 180986
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: 11/18/2019 2/16/2020
Salary:
Paid Time Off: Yes
Career Interest: Patient Care Services
Social Work

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

As a member of this team, you will play a vital role in providing specialized support and direct patient care for patients with complex medical and/or psychosocial needs. It involves partnering with Cancer Center staff to provide collaborative care and planning for challenging patient needs related to cancer diagnosis, treatment, and decision-making. This particular assignment primarily supports the following oncology patient populations: head and neck, gastrointestinal, pancreatic, endocrine, and cancer of unknown primary.

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:

Evaluation of psychosocial needs and provision of social work interventions with a high degree of autonomy
Facilitating patient and family participation in appropriate health care decision making
Facilitation of an understanding and resolution of problems related to interpersonal conflict, mental health and substance abuse concerns or disorders
Crisis intervention
Patient and/or family support and counseling
Group facilitation
Liaison and referral to community agencies
Mental health assessment and billable short-term psychotherapy
Participation in team meetings and educational activities

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*

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 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 (e.g., CBT, PST, ACT, DBT) and familiarity with brief, structured interventions along with a basic knowledge of psychopharmacology.
Experience providing crisis intervention and grief counseling.

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

Work Locations
This position will work out of a primary location:

Rogel Cancer Center: 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109

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/180986/social_worker_msw_sr.social_worker_msw_-_rogel_cancer_center_msw