Social Worker II Pediatric Psychology

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Summary To provide direct clinical services necessary for thecare and wellbeingofchildren and families experiencingdevelopmental andmentaland behavioralhealth issues.Toparticipateas a member of an academic multidisciplinary team servingchildren ages 1-26 and theircaregivers. Primary Responsibilities Provide clinical services within the Center for Child Development outpatient clinic including diagnostic evaluations and individual, family or group psychotherapy for children and families with a diverse range of developmental and mental and behavioral health issues. Triage of emergent situations, phoneconsultations, and the ability to negotiate healthcare and social service systems. Complete intake assessments and developappropriate serviceplans. Maintain patient records with complete,accurate, andtimelydocumentationin the electronic medical record (EPIC). Interface with clinical faculty and staff to include psychologists, MD's, residents, therapists, nurses,internsand support staff. Communicates and closely partners with eachchild's established care team including parents/caregivers, school personnel, health care providers, and other identified individuals/teams.Provide diagnostic consultation;maintainand participate in Quality Assurance activities. Adhere todocumentation requirements for all services provided andparticipatein clinical supervision/consultation in compliance with allcounty, state and federal rules. Providesafety planning and care coordination after positive suicide screensand serve asan on-site safety resource. Address issues such as transition to adulthood, ABA and other therapyservicescoordination, serveas a liaison with school staffand other services, andassistwith financial, housing,transportationand other concerns. Assistfamilieswithfurther understandingdiagnosesand implementing care plans byconnecting with community supports and troubleshooting issues they mayencounter. Otherduties as assigned. Knowledge - Skills - Abilities Knowledge ofpsychologicalprinciples and skillsregardingdiagnosis and treatment. Ability to provide individual, group and family psychotherapy. Ability to function in an interdisciplinary team. Sociocultural sensitivity. Ability to respond to clinical and administrative emergencies. Education and/or experience in outpatient interventions in an outpatient mental health setting. Qualifications Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis. Minimum Required Education:Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or other Mental Health-related field. Minimum Required... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability The Medical College of Wisconsin is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/049E2C7643E44A98 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.