Social Worker MSW/MSW SR - 1.0 FTE, Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program

We are hiring for five 1.0 FTE MSW positions in our newly established Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program, scheduled to open in the Summer, 2025. The social workers will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing intensive mental health care including group therapy and individual and family interventions to youth from ages 12-17. Ours  Ours 

Why Join the Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program? 

Play a vital role in offering acute mental health services to youth and families experiencing psychiatric crises. 

Work closely with an interdisciplinary team of faculty, Advanced Practice Professionals, learning specialists, activity therapists, nursing, and other social workers. 

Conduct psychosocial assessments, group therapy, individual and family therapy, care coordination and discharge planning. 

Gain access to multiple social work and interdisciplinary educational opportunities..

As a member of this team, you will play a vital role in the development of this newly established Child and Adolescent PHP offering care to youth struggling with a variety of mental health issues. This position affords the opportunity to work in an exciting, highly collaborative role in a world-class academic health system promoting excellence in care and evidence based treatment modalities, management of complex clinical situations with strong team-based support, as well as addressing the needs of vulnerable patients and families. The Department supports high quality clinical care, patient and family-centered care, and opportunities for growth in quality improvement and education.

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:

Participating in multi-disciplinary team meetings several times per week

Facilitating process- focused group therapy, educational groups, and evidenced based groups

Conducting psychosocial assessments

Providing caregiver support and psychoeducation

Providing individual and family therapy

Case management and discharge planning for patients completing PHP

Ability to complete safety assessments and triage as appropriate

Obtaining insurance authorizations and conducting continuing stay reviews

Making referrals to community agencies

Keeping up-to date records in Mi-Chart and providing statistical information required by the Social Work Department. Completing all other required departmental trainings. 

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.

Experience working with children and adolescents in acute mental health care settings 

Desired Qualifications*

Skilled in suicide risk assessment, safety planning, and lethal means restriction counseling.

Experience facilitating evidenced based process- focused and didactic group therapy sessions

Experience providing individual and family therapy within a short-term, crisis stabilization paradigm

Knowledge of evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions (e.g., CBT, DBT, ERP, ACT)  and familiarity with brief, structured interventions (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Solution-Focused Family Therapy) along with a basic knowledge of psychopharmacology.

Experience obtaining insurance authorizations and conducting utilization review

Knowledge of community resources and ability to advocate on behalf of patients and families

Skilled in developing rapport and effectively communicating 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 in a dynamic medical clinic.

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. The typical schedule is Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm. 

Work Locations

This position will work out of the Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program.