Washington University in St. Louis

Social Worker MSW - Infectious Diseases

Washington University in St. Louis  •  $56k - $87k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
Apply
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description

Scheduled Hours

40The Behavioral Health Screener will support the implementation of Project ARK/WashU School of Medicine Infectious Diseases (WUID) Behavioral Health programming and duties. The Behavioral Health Screener will conduct behavioral health screenings in the clinic and provide referrals to mental health and psychiatry resources when appropriate. The Behavioral Health Screener will plan, organize, and implement social work services for patients and families. They will work closely with the Project ARK/WUID Behavioral Health team to ensure delivery of Behavioral Health services.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provides psychotherapy services for patients and their families.
  • Conducts family therapy with participants in research study including documentation.
  • Prepares psychosocial reports and maintains necessary records.
  • Schedules patient appointments and provides telephone follow-up.
  • Facilitates referrals and community resources for patients/families.
  • Verifies insurance coverage for patients.
  • Answers inquiries from patients/families about community resources.
  • Foster a spirit of teamwork and collaboration and excellent customer service.
  • Maintain required HIPAA compliance, skills/competencies and participate in staff trainings and meetings, continuing education, and cross-training programs according to established standards and WashU policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support the WUID Behavioral Health Program.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions:

  • Normal office environment.

Physical Effort:

  • Typically sitting at a desk or table.

Equipment:

  • Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree - Social Work


CertificationsProfessional Licenses

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration


Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.


Skills:

Not Applicable


Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Social Work.
  • Currently a Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois depending on location.
  • Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements.)

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


CertificationsProfessional Licenses

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Active Listening, Case Management, Computer Literacy, Critical Thinking, Customer Empathy, Family Support, Interpersonal Relationships, Oral Communications, Patient Advocacy, Patient Education, Problem Solving, Time Management, Written Communication

Grade

C11

Salary Range

$56,200.00 - $87,100.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please emailCandidateQuestions@wustl.eduor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

  • Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

  • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

  • Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

  • WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

  • Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

  • We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

  • WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Washington University in St. Louis

About Washington University in St. Louis

Industry
Unknown
Company Size
Unknown
Headquarters
Unknown
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
wustl.edu
Social Media