Social Worker III - Department of Psychiatry
Required Qualifications
• Master’s degree in social work
• Minimum 6-12 months of Clinical Social Work experience in behavioral health
• License to practice social work in the state of Iowa
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Internet
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Current, valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the University driving policy standards
Desirable Qualifications
• Training and/or experience in the Collaborative Care Model for integration of behavioral health in primary care
• A minimum of one year of experience in patient care, particularly those with behavioral health concerns partnering with ambulatory specialty, family medicine, or pediatrics
• Experience providing planned and emergent assessments of patients presenting with a
wide range of behavioral health complaints and concerns in adult and child inpatient and outpatient clinic settings
• Demonstrated education on formulating diagnostic opinions utilizing the DSM-5
• Demonstrated familiarity and/or experience with evidence-based practices; including but not limited to principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Activation, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Problem-Solving Therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy
• Demonstrated leadership and training skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, families, and health care workers
• Familiarity with UIHC
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 required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Professional references will be required at a later time in the recruitment process.
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.
