Social Worker MSW/MSW SR - Adult Liver Transplant - Main Hospital Campus - Day Shift - 20 hours

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Summary

Why Join the Department of Social Work Transplant Team?

Social workers are critical and essential to the transplant care. This position is part of multiple dynamic medical and social work teams to assess, counsel, and provide education and psychosocial interventions to transplant recipients and their support networks. This position is primarily assigned to the Adult Liver Transplant Program, working with patients following transplant, but will provide coverage in other adult solid-organ groups to support a flexible workforce design. The majority of this work will occur in the outpatient setting however there are some inpatient responsibilities as well.

Social workers are also critical to the Transplant Center?s Mission, Vision, and Values ? which also affords staff various opportunities. This candidate will also have the benefit of working on a highly skilled and dedicated Transplant Social Work team.

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. 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:

• Psychosocial assessment and intervention with post-transplant patients and families to address access to care and necessary medications, mental health and coping, substance use disorders and treatment needs, financial/insurance needs, medical-decision making and comprehension of medical recommendations, social support and caregiving needs.

• Collaboration with interdisciplinary team for care coordination and programmatic initiatives.

• On-call availability during clinic hours to provide immediate and/or urgent psychosocial intervention with Transplant Center patients and families.

• Referral to and/or care coordination with appropriate resources for continuity of care and to address psychosocial needs.

• Advocating for appropriate accommodations.

• Participation in interdisciplinary meetings and rounds and presentation of psychosocial recommendations.

• Participation in transplant continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Working with patients around issues of grief/loss, end-of-life decision making, treatment planning/goals of care, and adherence.

• Development, evaluation, and collaboration on supportive programming to enhance the patient/family experience.

• Cross coverage support within Transplant Social Work team.

• Important skills for this position include: excellent verbal and written communication skills, precise and timely documentation, independent decision-making skills and the ability to prioritize multiple, competing tasks.

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 licensure is required for this position.

Desired Qualifications*

• Previous Transplant Social Work experience.

• Significant experience with substance use disorder populations and treatment; knowledge of SUD treatment resources.

• Capable of making effective, independent judgment calls in a variety of demanding situations.

• Significant experience with liver disease patients; medical social work and/or has transferrable skills.

Work Schedule

This is a part time, 20 hour per week position.

Work Locations

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.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

249043

Working Title

Social Worker MSW/MSW SR - Adult Liver Transplant - Main Hospital Campus - Day Shift - 20 hours

Job Title

Social Worker MSW

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Soc Wrk - Adm & Guest Suprt

Posting Begin/End Date

5/13/2024 - 6/03/2024

Career Interest

Patient Care Services

Social Work

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