Social Work Specialist I - Department of Psychiatry

Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Social Work
A license to practice social work in Iowa.  LISW required
3-5 years of specialized social work experience in the field of behavioral health 
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
Demonstrated leadership skills including critical thinking, independent decision-making, time management, and program development activities 
Ability to coordinate complex planning efforts involving multiple disciplines, departments and community resources
Experience working with adult and adolescent patients and their families, providing counseling and crisis intervention  
Experience working with patients who have substance use and/or mental health disorders
Solid understanding of community resources available for a variety of medical and psychiatric conditions including knowledge and experience with levels of care, federal and state regulations and financial resources 
Eligibility for professional certification (CADC, IADC, IAADC) provided through the Iowa Board of Certification is highly desirable (for those working with Chemical Dependency).

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 subject to a criminal background check. Professional references will be required at a later time in the recruitment process.