About this opportunity
Medical College of Wisconsin lists this Social Worker II - Pediatric Psychology & Developmental Medicine opportunity in milwaukee, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
Address issues such as transition to adulthood, ABA and other therapy services coordination, serve as a liaison with school staff and other services, and assist with financial, housing, transportation and other concerns.
Assist families with further understanding 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.
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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.
For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview
For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers
At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring - Collaborative - Curiosity - Inclusive - Integrity - Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination:
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
Worksite address
milwaukee, WI, 53244, US
Who can apply
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