Social Worker LCSW - Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine

Washington University in St. Louis • Ann Arbor, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing mental health screenings for patients served by the Adolescent Medicine Center, ages 12-24. The staff will initiate and facilitate referrals for inpatient and outpatient mental health, eating disorder and substance abuse treatment services, including counseling, psychiatry, nutrition and psychological testing. This position serves youth and families with diverse backgrounds of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity; comfort and expertise in cultural congruency is extremely important. A positive youth development approach and shared youth decision-making are incorporated into all client services.

Requirements

• Master's degree - Social Work
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Currently a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years of mental health and substance abuse assessment and counseling with youth.
• Training and clinical experience with trauma modalities (i.e., TF-CBT, DBT, EMDR).
• Background and expertise in working with youth and young adults who are LGBTQ+ - identified, persons of color.
• Active Listening
• Case Management
• Computer Literacy
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Empathy
• Family Support
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Oral Communications
• Patient Advocacy
• Patient Education
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Provide patient and caregiver education, patient advocacy (IEPs/504s, etc.), conduct safety planning and resource provision.
• Facilitate referrals and community resources for patients and their caregivers. Resources may include outpatient therapy, intensive outpatient treatment, residential treatment and inpatient treatment.
• Verify insurance coverage for patients and assist with insurance issues.
• Answer inquiries from patients and caregivers about community resources.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary team and attend team meetings/behavioral health staffing.
• Help patients secure needed follow up appointments and provide telephone follow-up.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

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