Job Summary
This is full time (40-hour), position will serve patients who are seeking gender affirming surgery in our Comprehensive Gender Services Program now located at the Rachel Upjohn Building. This position is primarily assessment and psychotherapy with the potential to perform additional social work services such as assessing and approving letters for gender affirming surgery using World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) criteria.
Duties will include providing direct billable clinical work in evaluating and treating adults with Gender Dysphoria, letter approvals, participation on a multi-disciplinary outpatient team, and participation in the education and training of students. Clinical population includes gender dysphoria, mood disorders, suicidal ideation and behaviors and other psychiatric needs. If the need arises, the clinician will also provide care to pediatric and adolescent patients seeking support for concerns related to gender identity.
Provider will need experience in gender assessments and have advanced evidence-based psychotherapy training comprising supervised clinical experience using this modality for 6 or more months. Although this position is primarily clinical, candidate should have the knowledge base and experience to participate in the education and training of students and staff from social work and other disciplines.
Why Join the Comprehensive Gender Services Program team?
As a member of this team, you will play a vital role in providing psychiatric and gender evaluations and psychotherapy to patients with gender dysphoria, mood disorders, suicidal ideation and behaviors and other psychiatric needs.
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:
- Providing direct billable clinical work including psychiatric and gender evaluations and psychotherapy to adult patients with mental disorders. If the need arises, clinician will also provide this support to pediatric or adolescent patients.
- Providing cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), and/or similar evidence-based short-term treatments
- Facilitate assessing and approving letters for gender affirming surgery using World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) criteria.
- Participation in the education and training of students and staff from social work and other disciplines.
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*
- Applicants should have advanced CBT or IPT training comprising supervised clinical experience using this modality for 6 or more months.
- Applicants with full licensure and psychotherapy training, will be considered the most qualified.
- Applicants should have the knowledge base and experience to participate in the education and training of students and staff from social work and other disciplines.
- Efficient, accurate psychiatric assessment skills and effective case presentation skills.
- 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.
Work Schedule
This is full time, 40 hour/week position. This position may require some evening hours, typically 1-2 days per week.
Work Locations
This position will work out of a primary work site location:
- Rachel Upjohn Building: Ann Arbor, MI 48109.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
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
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
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. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.