Social Work Specialist I - OBGYN
Education and License Requirements
Master's degree in Social Work
Current Iowa licensure to practice Social Work in Iowa (Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Master Social Worker (KMSW))
Required Qualifications
3-5 years of clinical social work experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desired Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of healthcare experience in an acute care hospital setting with experience working with an interdisciplinary team desired.
Certification in case management (ACM, CCM, CMAC)
Previous experience in a health care setting with the appropriate patient population and their families.
Experience with identifying and navigating financial resources, including insurance coverage options, changes related to the federal and state health programs, and the disability process.
Experience working with community resources, home healthcare, nursing facilities and other options available for patients in outpatient settings.
Care coordination experience or case management skills in a health care setting as part of an interdisciplinary team including experience utilizing an electronic medical record to assist with management of non-adherence, post-care follow-up and referrals to appropriate resources.
Position and Application Details
In order to be considered for an interview applicants must upload a cover letter and resume.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original 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. Up to five professional references will be requested at a later step in the process.
For additional questions please contact Cassie Burrill, cassie-burrill@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity 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, 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.
