Job Summary
This appointment is a full-time clinical position in the Department of Psychiatry. Adult Ambulatory, Anxiety Clinic. The position involves evaluating and treating adults with psychiatric disorders (focused on anxiety disorders), participation on a multi-disciplinary outpatient team, and participation in the education and training of students and staff from social work and other disciplines. The ideal candidate will have a primary clinical interest in trauma-related disorders. Previous experience using outcome measures is desired. Clinical populations include Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, Social Phobia, and Specific Phobia. Applicants will have advanced evidence-based psychotherapy training comprising supervised clinical experience using CBT for anxiety (CBT, prolonged exposure therapy, cognitive processing therapy, exposure and response prevention) for at least 6 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 Department of Social Work Ambulatory Psychiatry Anxiety team?
As a member of this team, you will play a vital role in providing psychiatric evaluations and psychotherapy to adults with anxiety disorders. This position affords the opportunity to work in an exciting, highly collaborative role in a world-class academic health system with strong team-based support.
The Department of Social Work strives to foster an environment of respect and belonging; 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:
- Providing direct billable clinical work including psychiatric evaluations and psychotherapy to adults with anxiety disorders
- Providing evidence-based psychotherapy treatment including individual and group modalities
- 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*
- Provider will have advanced evidence-based psychotherapy training comprising supervised clinical experience using CBT for anxiety for at least 6 months (ideally more)
- The ideal candidate will have a primary clinical interest in trauma-related disorders
- Applicants with full licensure and psychotherapy training will be considered the most qualified
- Highly motivated to work in a very collaborative, interdisciplinary, academic setting
- 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
- Efficient, accurate psychiatric assessment skills and effective case presentation skills
- Previous experience using outcome measures
- Independent, sound decision-making is necessary for success in this position
- Proficiency in keeping accurate and timely clinical records by computer
Work Schedule
This is full time, 40 hour/week position. This position will require some evening hours, typically 1-2 days per week.
Work Locations
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 Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.