Why Join the Department of Social Work HIV and AIDS Treatment Program team? 

As a member of this team, you will play a vital role in assisting persons with HIV or AIDS (PWHA) with identifying appropriate resources for health care needs and be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team.   You will also have membership as part of the Guest Assistance Program (GAP) BSW team in the Department of Social Work.  This role will assist patients with navigating financial and/or insurance issues and will connect and/or enroll patients in assistance programs for medication and healthcare needs. You will provide support to current social workers in the HIV/AIDS Treatment Program (HATP) as appropriate.  The outcome of these services is to support patients and families, to help maximize their participation in and benefit from health care, and to assist in removing barriers to continuity of care.

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

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting patients with environmental difficulties that interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. 
• Creating and executing standardized processes for screening patients for assistance eligibility.
• Performing brief assessment and consistent reassessment of patient and family needs, providing consistent education on benefits, assistance eligibility, and available resources. 
• Practicing principles of patient and family centered care.
• Working with multidisciplinary clinic staff to identify and optimize family information, education and enrollment opportunities.
• Serving as an information resource and entry point to aid patients in managing new financial reality often created by severe and chronic illness.
• Facilitating patient outreach and involvement in program design and improvements as required by grant utilizing patient groups, committees, and other tools.

• Bachelor's degree in social work (BSW) from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
• Some experience in social work.
• A current license to practice social work in the State of Michigan (LBSW or LLBSW)
• This classification requires Primary Source Verification.
• Brief psychosocial assessment skills and the ability to work well with diverse patient populations in need of a variety of support and services 
• Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills 
• Word, Access and Excel experience
• Independence, excellent problem-solving skills, knowledge of community resources and ability to prioritize competing demands
• Analytical, organization and computing skills

• Knowledge of health care systems
• Familiarity with hospital billing procedures
• Understanding of healthcare insurance programs, resources and eligibility criteria
• Understanding of and ability to navigate complex systems and community resources
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to form effective therapeutic relationships
• Advances critical thinking, assessment and problem-solving skills

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.

This is a 40 hour/week position. The typical schedule is Monday-Friday with start and end times 8:30am-5:30pm. You'll spend at least one-2 days onsite at 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109. In addition, there will be evening committee work required on occasion.

This position will work out of a primary work site location:

• Infectious Disease Clinic/HIV and AIDS Treatment Program (HATP): 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109

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

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.

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.

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.