Job Description

Job Summary

C.S. Mott Children's Hospital at Michigan Medicine supports the care and treatment of patients in the Pediatric Orthopedic and Neurosurgery Clinics with a wide variety of specialty care needs. The multitude of clinics and programs within hospital share a common philosophy of caring for the whole child (and person) which not only includes excellent medical care but an accompanying regard for the mental health and well-being of our patients and the families who love them. Psychosocial care is an indispensable component in the overall clinical care of these complex patients.

This .6  FTE Social Work (MSW) position will be responsible for two large clinics within the Clinics Division.  The families and patients with an orthopedic or neurosurgery diagnosis often have intense ongoing psychosocial needs and multiple barriers to care. Additionally, data confirm the prevalence of mental health needs among patients and their caregivers.

Why Join the Department of Social Work Pediatric Team?

You will be part of an interdisciplinary team of social workers and other medical professionals providing bio-psychosocial assessments, treatment, and case management services to patients with medical and/or psychiatric diagnoses.  You will play a vital role in providing clinical social work services to patients and families in a pediatric setting.

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. 

What Perks and Benefits Can You Look Forward to?

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.

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Work Schedule

This is a 24 hour/week position. The typical schedule will fall on three days between Monday-Friday with start and end times 8:00-4:30 or 8:30-5:00.   

Work Locations

C.S. Mott Hospital, 1540 E. Hospital Drive,  Ann Arbor, MI 48109

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.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. Advancement through the career ladder at the Expert or Clinical Scholar Level is required for placement in the MSW Senior Classification.

Union Affiliation

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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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