Job Summary
This posting is for a permanent, full-time position within the Comprehensive Eating Disorders Program at Mott Children's Hospital. This is a shared program between the Department of Psychiatry and the Department of Pediatrics. The job duties include providing clinical care in the Partial Hospital and Intensive Outpatient programs (PHP/IOP) for adolescents and young adults struggling with eating disorders. The program utilizes an evidenced-based treatment model, family-based treatment (also known as the Maudsley Approach).
Why Join the Department of Social Work Comprehensive Eating Disorders Team?
- Play a vital role in offering services to youth and families facing psychiatric crises
- Work closely with an interdisciplinary team to deliver excellent care
- Provide psychoeducation and evidenced based interventions to patients and families
Gain access to multiple social work and interdisciplinary educational opportunitiesThe 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
Responsibilities*
You will be responsible for:
- Providing individual, family, group interventions to patients utilizing the family-based treatment framework (Maudsley approach). The candidate will be expected to follow this treatment model and be receptive to further training in this modality.
- Utilizing other psychotherapeutic modalities for eating disorders including cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.
- 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 psychiatric and medical team and other relevant subspecialty services while drawing on social work experience and ongoing assessment of patient needs.
- Participating in team meetings and other care coordination meetings. This will require preparation, and the ability to make case presentations accurately and concisely.
- Brief therapeutic interventions drawing on evidence-based psychotherapies, psychoeducation, safety planning, assisting family members in understanding and supporting the patient, and referrals to community resources are some of the skills needed in this position.
- Maintaining a caseload of patients and their families in outpatient care.
Required Qualifications*
- Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work
- Unrestricted and current license in the State of Michigan or equivalent
- Clinical experience treating young people with eating disorders and/or other mental health conditions using evidence-based treatment modalities (e.g., FBT, CBT, DBT, ACT)
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.
Work Schedule
This is full time, 40 hour/week position. The typical schedule is Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm
Work Locations
This position will work out of Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Modes of Work
This position will work out of C.S. Mott Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 and is an onsite position.
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
Under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.
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 Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.