Float Social Worker - LMSW - Inpatient
About The Position
We are seeking a compassionate and flexible Float Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary care team. This full-time position is designed to support social work coverage across multiple medical units and the psych med unit. The Float Social Worker will float between units to help out with day to day tasks, as well as provide coverage during colleague PTO, sick calls, and other staffing gaps as needed. This role is essential in maintaining continuity of care and ensuring patients receive timely psychosocial support and discharge planning. Job Title: Social Worker - Master's Level Location: Trinity Health St. Mary's Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI Schedule: Week 1: W-F Week 2: M-F Make a Meaningful Impact Every Shift Join the compassionate care team at Trinity Health St. Mary's Hospital, where your clinical social work expertise will help guide patients and families through some of life's most challenging moments. You'll play a vital role in assessing needs, providing solution-focused support, and connecting individuals to the resources that promote healing and stability.
Requirements
- Education: Master's Degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited institution
- Licensure: Eligible for LLMSW or LMSW licensure through the Michigan Board of Social Work
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a healthcare setting preferred
- Skills: Strong clinical judgment and psychosocial assessment abilities
- Crisis intervention and problem-solving expertise
- Empathetic communication and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with community resources and continuity of care principles
- Proficiency in documentation and electronic medical records
Responsibilities
- Perform thorough psychosocial assessments for patients and families
- Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to emotional, social, and resource-related needs
- Deliver brief, solution-focused counseling and support discharge planning
- Advocate for patients and coordinate referrals to community services
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all interventions and outcomes
- Meet departmental productivity and performance standards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
