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    Social Work Specialist I - Iowa City, United States - University of Iowa

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    The Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Social Work Specialist I to provide very specialized therapy services as part of the Interventional Psychiatry team.

    This position will be part of a multidisciplinary team, providing therapeutic intervention according to a specific treatment protocol.

    The medical providers on the team will oversee delivery of deep brain stimulation and transcranial magnetic stimulation, which are both used for treating patients with medication-refractory OCD and are a growing subspecialty field of Psychiatry.

    This position will also provide general psychotherapy services in the Adult Psychiatry outpatient clinic including specialized outpatient treatment of adults with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

    The University of Iowa, Department of Psychiatry offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a collegial professional environment.

    The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has been recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States and is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and regional referral center.

    We are committed to providing patient-focused care-available to every person, around the clock-in an environment devoted to innovative care, excellent service, and exceptional outcomes.

    Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities


    • Provide diagnostic evaluation, evidence based intervention, and treatment planning to adults with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
    • Design, oversee, and manage the psychotherapy component of the transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment protocol in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team
    • Work with members of the Interventional Psychiatry team to coordinate care for patients involved in the OCD treatment program, which includes regularly attending a weekly interventional psychiatry treatment planning session
    • Provide diagnostic evaluation, evidence based intervention, and treatment planning to adults with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
    and other referral concerns in the general setting of the adult outpatient clinic

    • Differentially provide a range of therapeutic interventions with expertise in behavioral and cognitive behavioral therapy
    • If not already certified in evidence based behavioral treatment of OCD, clinician will pursue additional training and supervision to develop expertise in OCD treatment during the first year of employment
    • Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary treatment team to implement patient care recommendations.
    • Comply with standards regarding attendance, documentation, continuous quality improvement, data collection, clinic policies and the Code of Ethics.
    • Keep current with social work and health care knowledge base and to pursue further enhancements of job-related knowledge.
    • Provide program development and training to meet patient and family needs.
    • Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
    • Demonstrate respect for all members of the University community in the course of performing one's duties and in response to administrators, supervisors, coworkers, and customers; constructively brings forward workplace concerns to coworkers and/or supervisor.
    • Welcome the richness of talent from a diverse workforce and recognizes that diversity brings stimulation, challenge, and energy that contribute to a productive and effective workplace.
    • Represent the interests of the University and of unit leadership in the use of resources to meet service and productivity demands within unit goals and budgets; strive to promote continual process and quality improvement.
    • Seek opportunities to enhance one's own professional knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to one's current position and/or to prepare for potential future roles and overall career development.
    Percent of Time: 50-100%


    Staff Type:
    Allied Health Professional

    Required Education, Certifications, and Qualifications

    A master's degree in social work

    An independent license to practice social work in Iowa (LISW) is required by the time of hire

    Minimum 3-5 years Social Work experience which includes experience with adults with OCD and anxiety disorders

    Demonstrated experience with evidence-based practices.

    Experience with providing adult psychotherapy

    Experience formulating diagnostic opinions and treatment plans utilizing the criteria of the DSM 5

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    Demonstrated experience collaborating as part of interdisciplinary care teams, including ability to effect change and resolve recalcitrant problems.

    Desirable Qualifications

    Advanced graduate education and/or continuing education related to advanced behavioral health practice is desirable

    Application Process


    In order to be considered, applicants must upload a Cover Letter and Resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

    Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.


    Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

    Professional references will be required at a later time in the recruitment process.

    For more information, contact lori- .

    Additional Information


    • Classification Title: Social Work Specialist I
    • Appointment Type: SEIU
    • Schedule: Full-time
    Compensation

    Pay Level: 73

    Contact Information


    • Organization: Healthcare
    • Contact Name: Lori Posey
    * Contact Email: lori-


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