Social Work Specialist I - Department of Psychiatry - Substance Use Disorders and Liver Disease
Required Qualifications
• Master’s degree in social work.
• License to practice social work in Iowa is required by time of hire (LISW or LMSW)
• 3-5 years of specialized social work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience working in a substance use disorder treatment setting.
Desired Qualifications
• Experience working with grant funded projects.
• Prior experience providing recovery-focused resources.
• Knowledge of addiction treatment, recovery, and harm reduction principles.
• Familiarity with University of Iowa Health Care policies and procedures.
• Previous use of telehealth for delivery of therapy and/or other patient services.
Application Process
To be considered, applicants must upload a letter of interest and a resume (under submission of relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
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 requested at a time later in the recruitment.
This position will be 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. 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.