Working title:
Clinical Social Worker - UW Health Eau Claire Family Medicine Clinic
Official title:
SR CLIN SOCIAL WORKER(R58BN) or CLIN SOCIAL WORKER(R58DN)
Degree and area of specialization:
Masters in Social Work required.
License/certification:
WI License or eligibility for licensure in the state of Wisconsin.
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
- A minimum of 2 years of family therapy or counseling experience with a diverse clientele covering
the age spectrum. 5 years of experience for appointment at the senior title.
- Previous
experience with educational responsibilities for health profession learners preferred.
-
Previous clinical work collaborating with medical professionals
preferred.
Principal duties:
The Clinical Social Worker's duties consist of:
A. Clinical Responsibilities (80%):
1. Consult with providers to identify and manage patients seen at the Eau Claire
Family Medicine Clinic.
2. Provide co-therapy to patients with the residents and faculty
for problems commonly encountered in Family Medicine
such as: depression, anxiety,
and adjustment disorders.
3. Jointly provide education to patients and families on topics
such as: substance abuse, parenting, developmental stages,
and life
transitions.
4. Participate in the Geriatric Assessment Clinic as assigned.
5.
Provide referral information and assist with facilitation of the referral for the patient and
families to maximize the community
resources in areas such as substance abuse
programs, children and family and aging.
B. Educational responsibilities (20%).
1. Co-coordinate and teach components of the Behavioral Health curricula.
2. Participate
in the Geriatric Assessment sessions as assigned.
3. Serve on clinic and residency
committees as available.
4. Provide case consultation to develop the residents' knowledge
and skills in the areas of human behavior and mental health.
5. Assist with the
professional development of the residents.
6. Facilitate communication between the
residents, staff, faculty, and between clinical
sites.
Additional Information:
- Employment contingent upon results of criminal and caregiver background
checks.
- Prefix assignment determined by years of relevant work experience.
- Work schedule
8 AM to 5 PM.
- Position is located at the UW Health Eau Claire Family Medicine Clinic, 617 W.
Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI.
- For more information on the Department of Family
Medicine, see: http://www.fammed.wisc.edu/.
- For more information on the UW Eau Claire
Family Medicine Clinic and Residency Program see:
http://www.fammed.wisc.edu/residency/eau-claire
| Appointment type: | Academic Staff |
| Department(s): | SMPH/FAMILY MEDICINE |
| Full time salary rate: | Minimum $49,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications |
| Term: | This is a renewable appointment. |
| Appointment percent: | 80% - 100% |
| Anticipated begin date: | SEPTEMBER 01, 2009 |
| Number of positions: | 1 |
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION
Application must be received by: AUGUST 21, 2009
HOW TO APPLY:
Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #62495 to
| Colleen Nash | Phone: 608-265-0641 |
| 1100 Delaplaine Court, Room 1808 | Fax: 608-263-5813 |
| Madison WI 53715-1896 | Email: colleen.nash@fammed.wisc.edu |
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