Social Work Specialist I - Pediatric Oncology - Department of Psychiatry
Education
A Master's degree in Social Work is required.
Certifications
An LISW - Independent License to practice social work in Iowa is required.
Certification by the Academy of Certified Social Workers is desirable.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3-5 years Social Work experience is required.
- Experience with individual and family counseling is required.
- Demonstrated experience with evidence-based practices including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating as part of multi-disciplinary care teams, including ability to effect change and resolve recalcitrant problems is required.
Desired Qualifications
- Additional graduate education and/or continuing education related to advanced Social Work practice and skill.
- Experience providing assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of behavioral health complaints.
- Experience providing individual, family, and group therapy services.
- Social work experience with cancer patients.
Application Process
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 later in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Lori Posey at 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.