The Cell and Advanced Gene Therapy Team (CAGT) offers advanced treatment options such as blood and bone marrow transplant, along with cellular therapy, and gene therapy for treatment of cancerous and non-cancerous blood diseases. This clinical social worker plays a vital role in providing specialized psychosocial assessment/evaluation pre-transplant, cellular, or gene therapy for patients and caregivers, as well as ongoing psychosocial support and multidisciplinary collaboration. 

Why Join the Department of Social Work and Cell and Advanced Gene Therapy (CAGT) Teams? 

This clinical social work role involves partnering with the medical team to provide collaborative care and planning for challenging and complex patient needs in preparing for cellular therapies, such as bone marrow transplant or CAR-T cell therapy.  The clinical social worker will be a core member of the CAGT, providing expertise in psychosocial care for patients, caregivers and families throughout the pre-cellular therapies process, fostering adaptation and healthy coping, including advanced care planning and end of life decision making.

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:

• Pre-cellular therapy comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluation, high risk screening for psychosocial factors that may negatively impact therapy outcomes
• Establishing a therapeutic relationship and engaging in problem solving and planning to develop caregiver and relocation plans

• Patient and/or family support and counseling, including ongoing assessment of patient and caregiver adjustment, coping, and needs; provision of family-centered support and anticipatory guidance

• Facilitating patient and family participation in appropriate health care decision making, including goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning when appropriate

• Facilitation of an understanding and resolution of problems related to interpersonal conflict, mental health and substance use concerns or disorders

• Crisis intervention, including identification and response to high-risk situations (e.g., suicidality, domestic violence, substance use)

• Liaison and referral to community agencies, including connection to financial assistance and support groups

• Facilitating support for insurance navigation, disability processes, and collaboration with financial counselors and community partners

• Participation in team meetings and educational activities, contributing psychosocial expertise to interdisciplinary care planning

• Coordination of care with multidisciplinary teams and support of patient transitions across the care continuum (diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, end-of-life)

• Advocacy for patient needs within the healthcare system to reduce barriers to care and promote equitable outcomes

• Accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and care coordination activities

• Participation in program development, quality improvement initiatives, and efforts supporting distress screening and accreditation standards
   

• 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; full LMSW is required for billing purposes.
• Previous experience with oncology, medical, or mental health social work.
• This classification requires Primary Source Verification.
   

• Skilled in developing rapport and effectively communicating with a diverse patient population, demonstrating cultural humility and responsiveness

• Efficient, accurate assessment of patient needs, including complex psychosocial and risk factors, and effective case dispositions

• Effective organizational skills, flexibility, self-motivation, and the ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks in a dynamic large, multi-medical clinic setting

• Independent, sound clinical decision-making, including management of ethical dilemmas in alignment with NASW Code of Ethics and HIPAA standards

• Effective collaboration with a large multi-disciplinary team and ability to educate team members on psychosocial issues impacting care

• Proficiency and timeliness in electronic medical record documentation

• Experience providing crisis intervention, grief counseling, and bereavement support

• Ability to identify barriers to care and contribute to solutions through care coordination, advocacy, and resource utilization

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development, reflective practice, and maintenance of professional boundaries and self-care

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 permanent, part-time, 20 hour/week position. The typical schedule is within Monday-Friday with start and end times 8:00-4:30 or 8:30-5:00.

This position will work out of a primary location: 

Michigan Medicine, Main Medical Campus, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109. Current offices are in University Hospital South with significant time spent in CW Mott Clinics.

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.