Social Worker MSW - Neurology
Social Worker MSW - Neurology
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$ 56200 - 87100
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Job Description
Scheduled Hours
40Position Summary
We are in search of a Social Worker for the Memory and Aging Project (MAP) with the Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center (ADRC) to provide social work services for our research participants and their families; will also be responsible for screening and enrolling new MAP participants.Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides resources and education to MAP participants and their families/caregivers about dementia and dementia care.
- Routinely recruits and enrolls MAP research participants; confers with PI to assist in making determinations of eligibility; reviews and explains purpose of study and all study components to obtain informed consent.
- Uses critical thinking to address participant/family concerns and provide support counseling and/or community resources for navigating dementia.
- Prepares oral or written presentations or reports on enrollment progress.
- 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 followup.
- Facilitates referrals and community resources for patients/families.
- Verifies insurance coverage for patients.
- Answers inquiries from patients/families about community resources.
- Performs other duties incidental to the work described herein.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Patient care setting.
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table.
Equipment
Office equipment.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Masters degree Social Work
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Drivers License:
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Social Work.
- 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).
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
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 CommunicationGrade
C11Salary Range
$56200.00 $87100.00 / 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 ones 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 emailor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number atand 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.PreEmployment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to preemployment 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 UPass 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 Weve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family including dependent undergraduatelevel college tuition up to 100 at WashU and 40 elsewhere after seven years with us.
Employment Type
Full-Time
