Social Worker II

The Medical College of Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide direct clinical services necessary for the management and treatment of persons with mental health issues. To participate as a member of an academic setting multidisciplinary team serving a generally commercial population.

Requirements

• Knowledge of both psychiatric and substance abuse 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.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or other Mental Health related field.
• Minimum 3000 post-graduate supervised hours and experience in an outpatient setting.

Nice To Haves

• Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
• Certification in Alcohol and other Drug Abuse (AODA), Screening and Brief Intervention and Referral (SBIRT), and LCSW licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services within a State of Wisconsin certified outpatient mental health and AODA outpatient clinic including individual, family or group psychotherapy for a caseload of adults with a diverse range of mental health issues.
• Triage of emergent situations, phone conversations, on-call responsibilities, and the ability to negotiate healthcare and social service systems.
• Complete intake assessments and develop appropriate service plans.
• Document in an electronical medical record (EPIC) as needed.
• Interface with clinical faculty and staff to include MD’s, residents, therapists, nurses, interns and support staff.
• Provide diagnostic consultation; maintain and participate in Quality Assurance activities.
• Documentation requirements for all services provided and participate in clinical supervision/consultation in compliance with all county, state and federal rules.
• Duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level