Social Work Specialist II

The Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Social Work Specialist II 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. As an academic medical center, we highly value diverse learning experiences and we encourage continuing education and training opportunities both internally as well as externally to the University. 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 expert or very specialized practice skills in areas of social casework, social group work, consultation, program development, supervision, teaching and training, research, administration, or public education.
• 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.

Universal Competencies
• 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.

Position Specific Competencies
The Social Worker II will demonstrate the following skills in their specialized area of practice.

Ethical and Professional Behavior as defined by the following:
Professional demeanor in behavior and appearance.
Self-reflection and self-regulation in clinical practice.
The use of technology ethically and appropriately to facilitate practice outcomes.
Ethical decision making in clinical practice using the NASW Code of Ethics, other professional social work codes, relevant laws and regulations, models for ethical decision-making, and consultation.

Communication:
The ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of people - communicating appropriately and effectively with clients regardless of cultural background, age, gender, literacy skill level or disability.
Communicating with care providers, colleagues, and agencies, and must document and report information in a clear manner.

Organization:
Prioritize clients' needs to effectively manage cases
Timely completion of documentation

Critical Thinking:
Objectively evaluate each case by collecting information through observation, interviews, and research. Thinking critically without prejudice.

Active Listening:
Listening carefully, concentrating, asking the right questions, and utilizing techniques such as paraphrasing and summarizing.

Cultural Competence:
Have the necessary knowledge, skills, and values to enhance the delivery of services to people with varying cultural experiences associated with their race, ethnicity, gender, class, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability.

Percent of Time: 50-100%
Staff Type: Allied Health Professional

Required Education and Licensure
• A Master's degree in Social Work is required.
• A license to practice social work in Iowa is required (LISW).

Required Qualifications
• Minimum 5-10 years specialized Social Work experience which includes experience with adults with OCD and anxiety disorders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• 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
• Certification by the Academy of Certified Social Workers.
• Certification in evidence based behavioral treatment of OCD (such as through the Beck Institute or International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation).

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-posey@uiowa.edu .

Additional Information

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

Compensation

• Pay Level: 83

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Lori Posey
• Contact Email: lori-posey@uiowa.edu

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

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