LMSW Fellow, Social Worker III - Department of Psychiatry
Education, Certifications, Licensure Requirements
A Master’s degree in Social Work from CSWE-accredited program.
Must be licensed to practice social work (LMSW) in Iowa at time of hire.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 6 months of Clinical Social Work experience, which may include practicum experience.
Demonstrated education on formulating diagnostic opinions utilizing the DSM-5.
Demonstrated experience with evidence-based practices; including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated experience collaborating as part of multi-disciplinary care teams, including ability to effect change and resolve recalcitrant problems.
Desirable Qualifications
Two years of related experience.
Experience providing planned and emergent assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of behavioral health complaints and concerns in adult and child inpatient and outpatient clinic settings.
Experience formulating diagnostic opinions and treatment plans utilizing the criteria of DSM 5.
Experience providing individual, family and group psychotherapy services to extremely distressed, emotionally charged patients in adult and child outpatient clinic settings.
Ability to provide a wide range of therapeutic interventions.
Expertise in Iowa child abuse/neglect law.
Application Process
To be considered, applicants must upload the following documents:
- A Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- A letter of application indicating one’s goals and interest for a Clinical Social Work Fellowship at the UIHC Adult Psychiatry clinic
• Letters of professional reference and a writing sample from your graduate studies will be requested at a time later in the recruitment process.
• Additional professional references may also be requested at a time later in the recruitment.
• Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
• This position will be posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and closes April 10
• This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
• For more information contact lori-posey@uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
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.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
