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.