Summary

This is a .8 FTE with the Pediatric Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Service at Mott Children's Hospital. The social worker will be part of a team composed of a nurse practitioner and/or psychiatrist who will see youth up to age 25 in the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital including on the medical floors and in the medical emergency room. Scheduled days will be Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday from 12am-8am, with two shifts per month being extended to 10 hours. Ours

Why Join the Department of Social Work Pediatric Psychiatric Consult Liaison team?

• Play a vital role in offering services to youth and families facing psychiatric crises
• Work closely with an interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and other social workers on a newly expanded service within the Children’s Emergency Services
• Provide psychoeducation to patients and families and conduct brief interventions to this population
• Coordinate with internal and external inpatient psychiatric units to facilitate hospitalizations
• Conduct psychosocial and safety assessments and facilitate safety planning with patients and families
• Gain access to multiple social work and interdisciplinary educational opportunities

As a member of this team, you will play a vital role in the development of this newly expanded Psychiatric CL Service within the Children’s Emergency Services. This position affords the opportunity to work in an exciting, highly collaborative role in a world-class academic health system promoting excellence in care, 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.

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:

• Reviewing records, diagnostic assessment, symptom monitoring, care management and care coordination, evaluating and recording progress with respect to treatment goals, and ongoing collaboration with the patient’s primary medical team and other relevant subspecialty services while drawing on social work experience and ongoing assessment of patient needs.
• Providing discharge planning for psychiatry patients in the Child Emergency Service and inpatient medical services who are being actively followed by the CL Service.
• Participating in team meetings and other care coordination meetings on the CL service. This will require preparation, and the ability to make case presentations accurately and concisely.
• Working directly with patients both face-to-face and by phone contacts. Some family work will occur via zoom or telephone.
• 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 required.
• Opportunities for clinical assessment and brief psychotherapeutic interventions.

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.
• 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 (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation) along with a basic knowledge of psychopharmacology.

Work Schedule

This is a 0.8 FTE position. Hours will be rotational to include one 12 hour weekend shift and two-three 8 weekday shifts per week.

Work Locations

This position will work out of

• Mott Children’s Hospital: 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.

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.

In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

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.

Vaccine Requirements

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute. This includes those working remotely and temporary workers. More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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