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Department Summary:

The University of Michigan (UM) University Health and Counseling (UHC), a unit of Student Life, is a large ambulatory, multispecialty health clinic that serves a large and diverse student body of more than 45,000 students, as well as UM faculty and staff. UHC provides clinical services throughout its primary care and specialty clinics, as well as health and wellness education and promotion. UHC is committed to promoting and protecting the health of students and other members of the University community so that they achieve their educational and personal goals. Through our programs, services and partnerships, we foster lifelong learning in support of individuals' becoming active participants in their health and wellness.

Position Summary:

UHC is currently seeking a social worker to assist patients seeking services at UHC. Serving as a clinical liaison between UHC Primary Care, UHC Psychiatry, and outside mental health providers, the social worker bridges gaps in the mental health system of care through ongoing assessment, short-term bridge counseling, proactive outreach, consultations with other providers, connection to resources, and follow-up. The social worker additionally supports patients with management of medical needs. The position will complement the current cohort of three additional master's level mental health clinicians.

Patient care coordination (90%):

• (50%) Assist primary care patients with management of medical and mental health needs. In collaboration with patients and clinicians,
  facilitate access to transportation, home health care, and durable medical equipment. Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments and
  bridging appointments focused on new diagnoses, barriers to care, cultural factors, and treatment plan adherence. Connect patients to available resources that support optimal disease management/recovery. Interact with campus liaisons in Dean of Students; Environmental, Health & Safety; Athletics; Housing; and Dining in infectious disease outbreak setting.
• (40%) Assist UHC patients with management of mental health needs. Facilitate appropriate access to care and timely evaluation by primary care and/or psychiatry providers within UHC. Assess and support patients in crisis, including post-sexual assault. Provide short-term interventions such as motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills training, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Behavioral Activation, and brief cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Facilitate referral to longer-term resources and to/from higher levels of care.

Administrative and liaison (10%):

• Represent UHC in campus collaborative efforts.
• Participate in benchmarking and quality improvement efforts surrounding primary care.
• Supervise social work intern(s) in tandem with other social workers.
   

• Master's degree in Clinical Social Work
• License to practice social work in the state of Michigan LLMSW, or LMSW

• At least 2 years experience in direct contact with clients/patients and health care providers.
• At least 2 years experience in a college student health center.
• At least 2 years experience in ambulatory clinic primary care setting.
• Experience working in a fast-paced medical setting.
• Knowledge of Epic/MiChart electronic medical record system.
• Knowledge of campus and local resources.
• Experience with administrative duties such as developing and maintaining a tracking database, and report writing.
• Experience with sexual health concerns.
• Training and experience with EMDR therapy
• Bi-lingual or multi-lingual 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.

Position Responsibilities Criteria (leadership and behavioral qualities expected in this position):

• Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to diversity and a solid understanding of and appreciation for cultural, ethnic, and individual differences.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and be adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate change effectively.

Position Criteria (Candidate Characteristics):

• Demonstrated ability to work from a perspective of cultural humility with people from diverse populations (e.g. nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, class, and other social identities).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships, positively represent UHC
  across diverse communities, and interact effectively with both health care and non-health care professionals.
• Experience in motivational interviewing.
• Excellent critical thinking and judgement.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of the importance of consent, confidentiality, patient autonomy, and client privacy.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Knowledge and experiences with principles of trauma-informed care.
• Demonstrated experience with risk assessment and safety planning.

Working Conditions: Hours/week: 40

• Must be flexible and able to adapt to change in a fast-moving, intense work environment. Ability to work a flexible schedule with variable weekday hours, potential to work some weekends.
• Location: University Health Service, 207 Fletcher Street, Ann Arbor 48109. Standards of practice for patient services offered by staff within this job family, have the potential to include care offered via telehealth.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move through 4-story building as needed.

This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.  

Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.

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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 opportunity/affirmative action employer.