Social Worker - Psychiatry

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Provides psychosocial interventions, screenings for emotional well-being and mental health, position plans, organizes and implements social work services for perinatal patients with opiate use disorder.

The Department of Psychiatry and the Perinatal Behavioral Health Service is particularly interested in and values candidates who have experience working with persons from diverse backgrounds, along with a demonstrated commitment to cultural competence and the delivery of culturally responsive health care. Because we place a high priority on the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion, candidates should be prepared to explain how they have been and could be involved in advancing this campus goal.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Answers inquiries from patients/families about community resources.
• Screens, using standardized screening tools, for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, substance abuse and trauma history.
• Works collaboratively on a diverse and multidisciplinary team of social workers, therapists, nurses, OBGYNs, psychiatrists, community partners and patients to provide holistic, patient-centered emotional support and mental health care.
• Facilitates referrals and community resources for patients/families.
• Provides emotional support and brief solutions-focused psychotherapy services or other novel interventions for patients with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and other co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Prepares psychosocial reports and maintains necessary records in electronic health records systems.
• Schedules patient appointments and provides telephone follow-up.
• Provides psychoeducation on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, trauma disorders, substance use disorders, and other co-occurring mental health conditions for pregnant and postpartum people on the Barnes and Children’s campuses.
• Tracks patient participation and outcomes for grant-related services tied to this program.

Other Functions

• Participates in job functions as part of the Perinatal Behavioral Health Service (e.g. staff development, program development, staff meetings, supervision, clinical case discussions, etc.).
• Attends required certification trainings as required by licensure and program needs.
• Other duties as assigned by team lead and program supervisors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• PC based computer system knowledge.
• Ability to work with patients from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Willingness to provide care in flexible, fast-paced settings.
• Experience working in a hospital setting is beneficial.
• Ability to operate from a humanistic and holistic perspective on working with perinatal people with emotional distress, trauma histories, and mental health conditions.
• Strong interactive communication skills to aid in the ability to work cooperatively and creatively with patients and in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Comfortable providing services both on-site in a hospital setting as well as virtually via telehealth.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work.
• REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: Currently a Licensed Master Social Worker (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).

Grade

C11

Salary Range

$55,000.00 - $85,300.00 / Annually

The 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.

Accommodation

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

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

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

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/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. 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, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.