Care Connect is a Multidisciplinary Care Management Team that collaborates for patient care within University of Michigan Medical Group (UMMG). These UMMG Ambulatory Care Units of Michigan Medicine supports the care and treatment of patients for a wide variety of Primary Care and Specialty needs. The multitude of clinics and programs within Michigan Medicine share a common philosophy of caring for the whole person which not only includes excellent medical care but an accompanying regard for the mental health and well-being of our patients and the families who love them. Psychosocial care is an indispensable component in the overall clinical care of these complex patients. 

This 1.0 FTE Care Connect Float Social Work (MSW) position will be responsible for providing social work services to patients across Ambulatory Care areas and patients of all ages. This position will support the Care Connect Social Work teams as a Social Work (MSW) Float to cover PTO, leaves, and absences as well as assist the team to manage high acuity/high referral caseloads. The families and patients with health concerns and chronic diagnoses have intense ongoing psychosocial needs and multiple barriers to care. Additionally, data confirm the prevalence of mental health needs among patients and their caregivers.

Why Join the Department of Social Work? 

You will be part of an interdisciplinary team of social workers and other medical professionals providing bio-psychosocial assessments, treatment, and case management services to patients with medical and/or psychiatric diagnoses. You will play a vital role in providing clinical social work services to patients of all ages and families in an Ambulatory Care setting which includes Pediatric Specialties, Primary Care, and Adult Specialties. 

The Department of Social Work strives to foster an environment of respect, diversity, and inclusion; a place where every person feels valued and can thrive. 

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

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.

You will be responsible for:

• Bio-psychosocial assessments
• Patient advocacy
• Psycho-education
• Adjustment to illness counseling
• Crisis intervention
• Safety planning
• Grief counseling 
• Referrals to community resources 
• Case management services
  

• 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.

• Previous experience with medical and mental health social work.
• Skilled in utilizing mental health screening tools such as ASQ, C-SSRS, PHQ-9, GAD-7
• Skilled in utilizing elements of therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, MI, Mindfulness.
• Previous experience with issues of chronic illness, adjustment to illness and disability, learning/school and employment issues/, locating community resources 
• Proficiency in adjustment, loss, and bereavement issues 
• Skilled in developing rapport and effectively communicating with a diverse patient population
• Efficient, accurate assessment of patient needs and effective care planning
• Effective organizational skills, flexibility, self-motivation, the ability to effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks in a dynamic medical setting
• Independent, sound decision-making is necessary for success in this position
• Effective collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams
• Proficiency in keeping accurate and timely clinical records by computer 

This is a 40 hour/week position. The typical schedule will fall between Monday-Friday with start and end times 8:00-4:30 or 8:30-5:00.  

This position is expected to be a hybrid position located remotely and the Ambulatory Care clinic where the Float Social Work support is needed. Work location is adjusted as needed to accommodate patient care needs/volume. Candidates need to be flexible and willing to adjust between hybrid and onsite work as needed. 

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 here.

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 included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in 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. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.