Role Overview & Specifications
Job
Summary
This vacancy, job 294256-AS (social worker), is being announced simultaneously with job 294253-AS (counselor) and job 294255-AS (psychologist). There are up to 5 positions available in total. Having three job postings allows University Health Services to consider candidates with social worker, counselor or psychologist credentials for this position. Please apply using the job posting that best matches your
qualifications.
Under the supervision of a Mental Health Leadership Team Member, the Mental Health Provider, Generalist will provide mental health services in an integrated health care agency serving UW-Madison students across identities and programs. To this end, the Mental Health Provider performs the following:
Principal
Duties (60-65%)
Provides individual and group therapy services; Participates in the provision of clinical crisis services and on-call mental health services (during business hours); Provides campus-based services/outreach including programming and consultation; Responds to campus crises; Demonstrates a commitment to
diversity, equity, and inclusion and to serving under- represented/underserved populations.
Additional Options For Direct Clinical Services May Include
Provides behavioral health interventions within Medical Services; Provides couple/partner therapy services; Provides supervision of assigned trainees including goal setting, evaluations, and disciplinary action in accordance with training policy and procedures; and Administers and interprets limited assessment measures.
Administrative
Duties (35-40%)
Maintains accurate and timely documentation for all clinical interactions and consultations; Involved in the development and implementation of programs and services at MHS; Collaborates with providers and staff in UHS units and with campus partners; Follows agency policies and procedures consistent with state mental health statutes, ethical guidelines, best practices, HIPAA, and FERPA; Attends staff, and workgroup meetings as assigned; Attends Mental Health sponsored professional development activities; Serves on internal and external committees; Other
duties as assigned.
Responsibilities: Provides social work services to clients in a clinical or public health and safety setting to support health and wellness. Evaluates, administers, or develops plans for clients and refer clients to appropriate resources. Participates in intervention planning of complex difficulties, which may include psychosocial evaluation and counseling of individuals, groups or families. May engage in psychotherapeutic activities under supervision.
5% Performs social, emotional, and environmental evaluations5% Recommends appropriate individual and family treatment plans according to departmental guidelines and standards25% Updates case records in accordance with agency and departmental guidelines and policies5% Facilitates interventions according to treatment plans and organizational policies5% Facilitates individual and group counseling resources and programs20% Provides crisis intervention as needed5% Provides referrals to establish coordinated treatment with community and state agencies5% Evaluates and assesses difficulties in psychosocial functioning in clients5% Develops and implements specialized intervention plans to support the needs of clients10% Provides psychotherapy services to clients under general supervision5% Participates in treatment programs alongside an interdisciplinary team to diagnose or enhance social functioning of clients5% May provide expertise, training, and guidance to the community, peers, and/or students
Institutional Statement On
Diversity
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background,
experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and
diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For More Information On
diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit:
Diversity And Inclusion
Education
Required
Master's Degree in social work or other related mental health field.
If you are a counselor (job 294253-AS) or psychologist (job 294255-AS), please apply for this position under that specific job posting.
Qualifications
Required
1+ years
experience in a mental health setting
Strongly Preferred
Experience/interest In One Or More Of The Following
Substance Use Treatment Transgender and Gender Diverse Clinical Services Trauma-Focused Treatment for Survivors of Sexual and Relationship Violence Eating Disordered Treatment Provision of clinical services to students of color Provision of services in Mandarin Provision of services in Spanish
Preferred
Experience working in an interdisciplinary college mental health treatment setting;
Experience in brief intervention and mental health crisis assessment;
Experience providing group therapy;
Experience in consultation and collaboration with campus or community partners and provision of campus-based services/outreach including
experience developing campus-wide programs;
Experience with electronic health record systems; Demonstrated attentiveness to intersectionality & health disparities;
Experience with supervision of trainees;
Experience participating in multidisciplinary teams including medical providers and/or academic faculty/staff.
License/certification
Required
Lcsw - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - State Licensure
Must be licensed, license eligible, or be able to obtain a license to practice independently in the state of Wisconsin within one year of hire. If you are not currently licensed, but are working towards licensure, please include the number of training hours you have left to complete within your application materials. You can review Wisconsin licensing
requirements at https://go.wisc.edu/y5g8bk.
Work Type
Full Time: 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work
location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work
location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/renewable
Salary
Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending On
Qualifications
Additional Information
This vacancy, job 294256-AS (social worker), is being announced simultaneously with job 294253-AS (counselor) and job 294255-AS (psychologist). There are up to 5 positions available in total. Having three job postings allows University Health Services to consider candidates with social worker, counselor or psychologist credentials for this position. Please apply using the job posting that best matches your
qualifications.
UHS is part of Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, led by the vice chancellor for student affairs. Our staff is dedicated to serving students and to helping them succeed in and out of the classroom in areas including health and well-being, identity and inclusion, leadership and engagement, and student advocacy. Student Affairs includes departments led by the dean of students; departments that provide identity-based spaces and leadership resources; the Wisconsin Union; University Health Services; and University Recreation and Wellbeing.
Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
How To Apply
Click the Apply Online link above or below to apply. You will be required to create an account or log in to an existing account. Please upload a cover letter and resume or CV to apply. You will be asked to provide references as part of the application process.
Contact
Karen Schrank
karen.schrank@wisc.edu
608-265-5534
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title
Social Worker II(HS044)
Department(s):
A57-univ Health Services/ccs/counseling
Employment Class
Academic Staff-renewable
Job Number
294256-as
The University Of Wisconsin-madison Is An
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through
diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
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