Atlanta, GA, USA
18 days ago
Associate or Assistant Professor (Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.

We exist to:
• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;
• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;
• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;
With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.

At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM! Posting Number ACAD469 Job Title Associate or Assistant Professor (Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Position Title Associate or Assistant Professor (Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Position Type Faculty Number of vacancies 1 Salary Commensurate with experience Department Psychiatry Position Summary The Department of Psychiatry at Morehouse School of Medicine is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor level social worker with a sub-specialty training in forensic social work. this position includes forensic mental health evaluations, social re-entry planning, therapy and case management service provision. The successful candidate should be community orientated and comfortable with working with culturally diverse patient population. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has experience providing evidence based counseling and behavioral health assessment services to patients within a clinical setting.

The LCSW will provide assessment, treatment, and counseling to a broad range of individuals. The candidate must be able to collaborate with others, both internally and with external partners including other Institutions of Higher Education. Treatment provided must be evidence based and in accordance with best practices and the individual’s scope of practice with adherence to strong professional ethics and boundaries. The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and must quality for a faculty appointment at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

Reports to: Department Chairperson Minimum Qualifications Master’s Degree in Social Work LMSW, must be LCSW eligible Current Clinical Social Work Licensure in Georgia Experience writing forensic mental health reports and performing risk assessments. Preferred Qualifications Doctoral Degree in Social Work from a regionally accredited college or university Closing Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link https://careers.msm.edu/postings/21370 EEO Statement Summary Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Job Duties

Description of Job Duty Interventions should be consistent with an integrated behavioral health model; services will also include case management and case coordination, participation in psychoeducational and support groups and coordination of referrals and/or access to community resources when indicated.

Serve as a resource for patients and families and will facilitate communication between the patient and other healthcare team members. Effective collaboration with community resources to formulate and deliver a comprehensive multi-disciplinary treatment plan is expected to ensure that treatment goals are met and barriers to care are identified and addressed

Participate in a team management approach to patient care/treatment; works with other team members to develop and implement behavioral health plan

Maintain quality care and participate in peer review, policy development, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Maintain patient charts and clinical EMR documentation in timely manner as required.

Participate in continuing education and professional development

May perform other related duties as assigned including work with trainees Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization

Immunization Requirements It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Posting Specific Questions

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