Social Worker II - Pediatric Psychiatry

Position Description:

Every great life-changing discovery begins the same way-with new knowledge. It can change everything, from a single life to the future of entire communities. That's why academic medicine, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge, is at the center of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). In the role of a Social Worker II you will be working in Pediatric Psychiatry.

Summary

To provide direct clinical services necessary for the management and treatment of persons with mental health issues. To participate as a member of an academic setting multidisciplinary team serving a generally commercial population.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services within a State of Wisconsin certified outpatient mental health and AODA outpatient clinic including individual, family or group psychotherapy for a caseload of adults with a diverse range of mental health issues.
• Triage of emergent situations, phone conversations, on-call responsibilities, and the ability to negotiate healthcare and social service systems.
• Complete intake assessments and develop appropriate service plans. Document in an electronical medical record (EPIC) as needed.
• Interface with clinical faculty and staff to include MD's, residents, therapists, nurses, interns and support staff. Provide diagnostic consultation; maintain and participate in Quality Assurance activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation requirements for all services provided and participate in clinical supervision/consultation in compliance with all county, state and federal rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

• Knowledge of both psychiatric and substance abuse principles and skills regarding diagnosis and treatment.
• Ability to provide individual, group and family psychotherapy.
• Ability to function in an interdisciplinary team. Sociocultural sensitivity.
• Ability to respond to clinical and administrative emergencies.
• Education and/or experience in outpatient interventions in an outpatient mental health setting.

Preferred Schedule:



Full-time role with expectations for coverage during core business hours and flexibility required as necessary to accommodate business needs.

Position Requirements:

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or other Mental Health related field.

Minimum Required Experience: Minimum 3000 post-graduate supervised hours and experience in an outpatient setting

Preferred Certification/Licensure(s): Certification in Alcohol and other Drug Abuse (AODA), Screening and Brief Intervention and Referral (SBIRT), preferred.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring - Collaborative - Curiosity - Inclusive - Integrity - Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination


The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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