Job Summary

This appointment is a full-time clinical position, Clinical Social Worker in the Department of Psychiatry in the Child and Adolescent Ambulatory Program at the Rachel Upjohn Building (RUB). This appointment is a clinical position that involves participation on a multi-disciplinary outpatient team, with clinical responsibilities to provide direct billable clinical work in evaluating and treating child and adolescent autism spectrum disorders. Clinical population includes primary focus on youth with autism spectrum disorders and comorbid anxiety disorders and/or mood disorders. Applicants should have advanced training in ADI and ADOS, CBT and behavior modification training comprising supervised clinical experience using this modality for 5 or more years and teaching experience. 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 significant experience to participate in the education and training of students and staff from social work, psychiatry and other disciplines

Why Join the Department of Social Work Ambulatory Psychiatry team?

As a member of this team, you will play a vital role in providing psychiatric evaluations and psychotherapy to youth and parents of youth with autism spectrum disorders and comorbid anxiety disorders and/or mood disorders.

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
  
  
  

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.

Responsibilities*

You Will Be Responsible For

• Providing direct billable clinical work including psychiatric evaluations and psychotherapy to youth with autism spectrum disorders and comorbid anxiety disorders and/or mood disorders.
• Providing evidence-based psychotherapy treatment including individual, family and group modalities.
• Participation in the education and training of students and staff from social work and other disciplines.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications*

• 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.
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications*

• Applicants should have advanced training CBT and behavior modification training comprising supervised clinical experience using this modality for 5 or more years and teaching experience.
• Applicants should have advanced training in ADI and ADOS.
• Applicants with full licensure and psychotherapy training, will be considered the most qualified.
• 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.
• Efficient, accurate psychiatric assessment skills and effective case presentation skills.
• Independent, sound decision-making is necessary for success in this position.
• Effective collaboration with a large multi-disciplinary team.
• Proficiency in keeping accurate and timely clinical records by computer.
  
  
  

Work Schedule

This is full time, 40 hour/week position. This position will require some evening hours, typically 1-2 days per week.

Work Locations

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

• Rachel Upjohn Building: Ann Arbor, MI 48109
  
  
  

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.

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. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.