Job Description

Job Summary

This is a temporary full-time (40 hours/week) position on the Adult Psychiatric Consultation Liaison Service located within University Hospital. This position will cover dates of approximately 12/16/24-4/14/25.  This social worker position works on an interdisciplinary team providing support to individuals medically admitted with comorbid psychiatric issues. This role provides support to the CL team by facilitating discharge plans which may include psychiatric hospitalization, PHP or OP referrals, safety planning, psychoeducation to patients and families, care coordination with a broad range of patients struggling with mental health issues.  

Why Join the Department of Social Work Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Team? 

As a member of this team, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive care to adults struggling with a wide range 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, 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, diversity and inclusion; a place where every person feels valued and can thrive. 

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:

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Work Schedule

This is full time, 40 hour/week position. The schedule will be Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm 

Work Locations

This position will work out of 

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

Under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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