Social Worker II - Pediatric Psychology & Developmental Medicine

Summary

To provide direct clinical services necessary for the   care and wellbeing   of   children and families experiencing   developmental and   mental   and behavioral   health issues.   To   participate   as a member of an academic multidisciplinary team serving   children ages 1-26 and their   caregivers .

Primary Responsibilities

​ ​ Provide clinical services within the Center for Child Development outpatient clinic including diagnostic evaluations and individual, family or group psychotherapy for children and families with a diverse range of developmental and mental and behavioral health issues. ​

​ ​ Triage of emergent situations, phone   consultations , and the ability to negotiate healthcare and social service systems. ​

​ ​ Complete intake assessments and develop   appropriate service   plans. Maintain patient records with complete,   accurate , and   timely   documentation   in the electronic medical record (EPIC). ​

​ ​ Interface with clinical faculty and staff to include psychologists, MD’s, residents, therapists, nurses,   interns   and support staff. Communicates and closely partners with each   child 's established care team including parents/caregivers, school personnel, health care providers, and other identified individuals/teams.   Provide diagnostic consultation;   maintain   and participate in Quality Assurance activities. ​

​ ​ Adhere to   documentation requirements for all services provided and   participate   in clinical supervision/   consultation in compliance with all   county , state and federal rules. ​

Provide   safety planning and care coordination after positive suicide screens   and serve as   an on-site safety resource .

A ddress issues such as transition to adulthood, ABA and other therapy   services   coordination, serv e   as a liaison with school staff   and other services , and   assist   with financial, housing,   transportation   and other concerns.

Assist   families   with   further understand ing   diagnoses   and implementing care plans by   connecting with community supports and troubleshooting issues they may   encounter .

Other   duties as assigned.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Knowledge of   psychological   principles and skills   regarding   diagnosis and treatment.

Ability to provide individual, group and family psychotherapy.

Ability to function in an interdisciplinary team. Sociocultural sensitivity.

Ability to respond to clinical and administrative emergencies.

Education and/or experience in outpatient interventions in an outpatient mental health setting.

Qualifications

• Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
• Minimum Required Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work , Counseling or other Mental Health-related field.
• Minimum Required Experience:    Minimum 3000 post-graduate supervised hours and experience in an outpatient setting
• Preferred Experience:   Preferred experience working with children and families   with   diverse   ethnic,   cultural   and socioeconomic backgrounds, and trauma.
• Preferred Certification / Licensure (s):     Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Physical Requirements
• Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.
• Work Environment
• Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.
• Sensory Acuity
• Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required . Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.
• Why MCW?
• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.
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