Social Worker MSW Senior / Social Worker MSW

Mission Statement

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.

Job Summary

This appointment is a 32-hour primary clinical position that involves participation on a multi-disciplinary team, with clinical responsibilities to provide direct billable clinical work in evaluating and treating child/adolescent mood, behavioral and/or anxiety disorders. Clinical population includes primary focus on youth ages 5-21 with disruptive behavior disorders, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. Applicants should have advanced CBT, DBT, or IPT training comprising supervised clinical experience using this modality for 6 or more months. Applicants with full licensure, psychotherapy training, and semi-structured instrument reliability will be considered the most qualified. Applicants with comfort, knowledge and experience using telehealth/virtual visits will be necessary. Although this position is primarily clinical, applicants should have the knowledge base and experience to participate in the education and training of students and staff from social work and other disciplines.

Why Join the Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools team?

As a member of the Michigan Medicine Regional Alliance for Health Schools (RAHS) team, you will play a vital role by providing evidence-based psychotherapies and clinical support in the school setting while fostering 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

Responsibilities*

You will be responsible for:

• Conduct comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment or psychiatric evaluation, and provide treatment and case management services to patients and families
• Provide psychotherapeutic interventions using evidence-based treatment modalities
• Provide therapy for patients and families related to needs such as adjustment to illness, grief and loss, family functioning/communication, managing difficult symptoms, coping with diagnosis, or specific mental health diagnoses
• Scope of practice also includes crisis intervention, pain assessment and non-pharmacological pain intervention, advance directives, case management services, and safety planning related to child/adult abuse, intimate partner violence, and suicide
• Facilitate patient referrals for chronic mental health, substance abuse, complex care management, or other community agencies as appropriate
• Facilitate patient and family participation in appropriate health care decision-making
• Participate in interdisciplinary education, training, and research
• Participate in the development, implementation and facilitation of patient education and/or support programs
• Serve as the psychosocial care expert within multidisciplinary team
• In inpatient settings, may also provide services related to discharge facilitation and coordination of care.
• Additionally, as an expert clinical social worker?
  o Provide patient and family centered clinical care at an advanced level.
  o Mentor others and takes a lead related to departmental or organizational initiatives.
  o Serve as the psychosocial care expert within their multidisciplinary team.
  o May be involved in or lead clinical or community program development and/or clinical research activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Primary duties include mental health assessment and direct evidence-based psychotherapy (e.g., CBT, DBT) with at-risk youth primarily 5-21 and their families to facilitate an understanding and resolution of identified problems.
• Evaluating and recording progress with respect to treatment goals, and ongoing collaboration with the patients care team while drawing on social work experience and ongoing assessment of patient needs.
• Participating in weekly social work case consultation. This will require preparation, accurate and up-to-date records maintenance, and the ability to make case presentations accurately and concisely.
• Brief therapeutic interventions utilizing evidence-based psychotherapies, psychoeducation, safety planning, assisting family members in understanding and supporting the patient, grief counseling, and referrals to community resources are some of the skills needed for this position.
• Specialty consultation and networking with teachers and school staff.
• Provision of mental health education to the targeted population.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

Social Worker MSW Senior / Social Worker MSW

• 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.(LMSW or LLMSW)
• Some experience of professional social work.
• This classification requires Primary Source Verification.
• Advancement through the career ladder at the Expert or Clinical Scholar Level is required for placement in the MSW Senior Classification.

Desired Qualifications*

• Previous clinical social work experience, including group and individual psychotherapy, with children and their families.
• Skill in quickly developing rapport and effective communication with a diverse patient population
• Efficient, accurate assessment of patient needs and effective case dispositions.
• Effective organizational skills, flexibility, self-motivation, the ability to effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks.
• Independent, sound decision-making is necessary for success in this position.
• Effective collaboration with school staff while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Proficiency in keeping accurate and timely clinical documentation using electronic health records.
• Diagnostic experience using DSM-5.
• Experience delivering evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions (e.g., CBT, DBT, etc.) and familiarity with brief, structured interventions (e.g., Motivational Interviewing).

Modes of Work

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 .

Work Schedule

This is full time, 40 hour/week position. The typical schedule is Monday-Friday with start and end times 7:00a-3:00p. Some flexibility may be required.


Work Locations

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

Springport High School

300 W. Main

Springport MI 49284


Underfill Statement

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.

Union Affiliation

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.

Background Screening

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.

In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

Application Deadline

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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

276285

Working Title

Social Worker MSW Senior / Social Worker MSW

Job Title

Social Worker MSW Senior

Work Location

Other MI Location

Springport, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite


Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM RAHS Springport

Posting Begin/End Date

6/24/2026 - 7/24/2026

Salary

$74,032.00 - $107,466.00

Career Interest

Patient Care Services