Social Work Careers

As a social work professional at UI Health Care, you are part of a mission you can believe in, a culture where you can grow, and a community where you can thrive.

Working at University of Iowa Health Care is more than a job. Here, you’re part of something greater, something bigger. You’re making a difference for patients and families while helping lead advances in patient care, education, and research. No matter your experience or skill set, you’ll find the career you enjoy and the support you need to succeed and grow.

Join a team that’s working together to change medicine—and change lives.

Why consider a job as a social worker or behavioral health specialist at UI Health Care?

Most of our social workers are based in the Care Coordination Division/Social Services, part of the Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care, or in the Department of Psychiatry. However, social work career opportunities are available across UI Health Care--from Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center to our Downtown campus to Child Health Specialty Clinics.

Social worker roles in the Care Coordination Division

As team members at the only comprehensive academic medical center in Iowa, our social workers and behavioral health team provide a number of services to patients and families --including assessing a patient’s health status and the family’s ability to assist the patient, helping families find resources they need for transportation and coverage for medicines, playing a key role in discharge planning, and building relationships with community health and human services providers across the state.

Social worker roles in the Department of Psychiatry

Social workers in psychiatry offer individual, group, and family psychotherapy; develop programs; and conduct research and public education. They collaborate with a variety of health care professionals to treat patients with substance abuse and mental health disorders.

Team-based approach to helping patients and families

As a social worker at UI Health Care, you are a valued member of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to offering treatment, assisting with personal/family issues, and finding community and financial resources for patients and families they may need as they go through the health care system.

Hear from our team

Read how UI Health Care has provided employees opportunities and has changed their lives.

"UI Health Care provides a truly unique experience for clinical therapists! As a tertiary health care center, we have the opportunity to work with any and all patients, no matter their diagnosis or background. As an academic medical center, the emphasis on continuing professional growth is unmatched and opportunities abound. The mix of opportunities to provide nuanced and complex patient care, while being supported in continued development as a clinician make UI Health Care a great place to work!"
Brittnee Pruter, MSW, LISW
"I love my job! My favorite thing about my job is the ability to work with so many different populations through individual therapy, group therapy, and specialty teams. It is very important to me to provide services that people feel have made an impact when they leave my office or the hospital. The academic environment at UI Health Care allows me to continue to hone my skills, while being able to teach future clinicians and continually improve existing programming. I feel extremely honored that patients allow me to work with them in their most vulnerable states. It provides me with the motivation to provide the best care possible."
Danielle Sparks, MSW, LISW
Adult Social Workers at work on Monday, April 24, 2023. Simulated Patient is present.

Join our team

UI Health Care is always looking for dedicated social work professional to join our team. Don’t wait—apply today to launch a meaningful career at Iowa’s top hospital.

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Why work at UI Health Care

Working at UI Health Care means you're part of a larger mission to improve health care outcomes for our patients. You’ll see firsthand how your work makes a meaningful difference in the care and well-being of our patients and families.

Benefits and Pay
Competitive pay and benefits, a collegial and professional environment, health and wellness programs, and opportunities for professional development and career advancement are just a few reasons why a career with UI Health Care is a great investment in you.
Innovative opportunities
As an academic medical center, we use the latest technologies and research available, meaning you’ll have opportunities to help change the future of health care and advance your career.
A vibrant community
Iowa City year after year ranks as one of America’s best places to live. A college-town atmosphere with big-city cultural richness, the Iowa City area has something for everyone.

Ready to apply?

There are many great opportunities to start your social work career with UI Health Care. Search our jobs below and when you find you find the one that best fits you, apply today!

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