MSW II Intern/Genomic MedicineAt — UC Davis Health Ctr - MIND Institute
The UC Davis MIND Institute clinic provides comprehensive evidence-based assessments of children with possible neurodevelopmental disorders. The MSW II Intern will be training with the LCSW in the Genomic Medicine Clinics. The goal of the Genomic Medicine Division at UC Davis is to help improve the quality of life for individuals, both children and adults, and family members of individuals with genetic disorders through clinical care, research, and education. The role of the social worker in the care team is to serve as an additional support to patients and their family/caregivers. The MSW II intern will be trained to conduct biopsychosocial assessments, explore barriers to treatment and facilitate linkage to resources, offer support to patients and families around issues related to adaptation to the patient’s diagnosis, illness, treatment and/or life situation for continuity of care.
- The MSW II Intern will have a general understanding of the services offered at the UC Davis MIND Institute and referral process.
- The MSW II Intern will become familiar with a variety of genetic conditions and neurodevelopmental disabilities.
- The MSW II Intern will develop clinical skills in conducting thorough biopsychosocial assessments, have an understanding of the health care system and learn how to advocate for patients while collaborating with multiple entities in the community and within the multidisciplinary care team.
- Orientation to UC Davis MIND Institute and Genomic Medicine clinics.
- Chart reviews, shadowing, and guided clinical practice.
- Education on the healthcare system and referrals to community resources.
- Overview of HIPAA compliance and mandated reporting requirements.
The MSW II Intern will be expected to follow UC Davis Health System's current COVID-19 protocols, including the use of PPE such as masks and a face shield which are available on-site.