Social Worker 1

Department: MED-Mesulam Ctr Cog Neur & Alz
Salary/Grade: EXS/6

Target hiring range for this position will be between be Salary range is as be $56,782-$66,950 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Summary:

Northwestern University Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease (Mesulam Center) is seeking an exceptional social worker who demonstrates a pronounced interest in working with persons with neurocognitive disorders and their families in a diversity of roles. The Social Worker will work as a team member to provide clinical care for persons living with dementia and their families and achieve the goals and objectives of the Outreach, Recruitment and Community Engagement (ORE) Core, the Miller Family Buddy Program, in addition to other psychosocial initiatives.

Specifically, the Social Worker will provide clinical social work services for persons living with dementia and their caregiving families in the Neurobehavior and Memory Clinic of Northwestern Medical Group; contribute to the recruitment and retention of research participants that meet Center research priorities; manage and facilitate monthly care partner support groups; and participate in the coordination and planning of an annual scientific conference. In addition, they will participate in the preparation and review of annual progress reports and competitive renewal for the NIA and other funding agencies.

The Mesulam Center is a multi-departmental component of the Feinberg School of Medicine. We specialize in the clinical care and scientific study of neurological diseases that interfere with cognition and behavior. Areas of emphasis include age-related memory, language-based and behavioral dementias. We are focused on Alzheimer's disease, Primary Progressive Aphasia and Frontotemporal Dementia. Our three interacting missions are to investigate the causes and clinical characteristics of neurodegenerative diseases, to ensure that our patients and families are the beneficiaries of the latest research advances, and to prepare future scientists and clinicians in our field.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical social work services to patients and families of the Northwestern Medicine Neurobehavior and Memory Clinic and center research participants. Complete psychosocial assessments and provide education, counseling and linkage to appropriate community services. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team of behavioral neurologists, neuropsychologists, psychiatrists, and other clinicians through weekly clinical rounds and patient care discussions.
• Facilitate monthly caregiver support groups.
• Participate in the coordination and planning of a major annual educational event - Alzheimer Day
• Assist in the recruitment, coordination and program management of the Glen and Wendy Miller Family Buddy Program which pairs first year medical students with a person living with dementia for an enriching experience. Participate in the coordination and facilitation of other psychosocial interventions and research initiatives based on center needs (ex: dementia care partner psychoeducational programs)
• Participate in the recruitment and retention of research participants.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in social work or related field.

Will consider an MSW eligible for LCSW within 6 -12 months.

Possess competencies in individual, family and group counseling.

Possess knowledge of community resources for persons living with dementia - both older adults and young onset (<60 years of age) and their caregiving families.

Possess an understanding of healthcare policies affecting persons living with dementia and their caregiving families.

Experience working with diverse communities and demonstrated ability to be interculturally competent and culturally responsive.

Possess superior organizational and time management skills.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

COW - Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

ORG - Good organizational and time management skills

PRS - Good problem-solving skills

CUF - Customer service focused

MEETS DE - Ability to work accurately with interruptions, to meet deadlines;

COMP - Good computer skills with experience in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in social work or related field with 3-5 years of clinical experience.

LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with persons living with dementia and their families.

Experience working in a research setting and facilitation of research initiatives

Benefits:
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