Licensed Medical Social Worker

Downriver Medical Associates•Southgate, MI

2d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Downriver Medical Associates is seeking a Licensed Medical Social Worker to advocate for patients and help them build capacities and coping mechanisms to improve their daily lives and experiences. The Health Care Social Worker provides emotional, psychosocial, and resource support to patients facing medical, mental health, and social challenges. The role helps patients access healthcare services, community resources, and health-condition information while promoting well-being and recovery. The position conducts patient assessments, provides counseling and supportive interventions, and connects patients with services such as housing assistance, financial resources, support groups, transportation, and employment opportunities. It serves as a patient advocate, educator, advisor, and care coordinator, working collaboratively with psychologists, primary care providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The role also assists with telepsychiatry visits, documents encounters in the electronic medical record, and carries out care plans and provider orders as directed by the primary care team and consulting psychologist.

Requirements

Active Master of Social Work (MSW) license in the State of Michigan; limited licenses are not accepted.
At least 1 year of prior experience as a social worker.
Exceptional critical-thinking skills.
Knowledge of current industry standards and willingness to seek development guidance.
Computer proficiency and proficiency in administrative tasks.
Excellent understanding of social work tasks.
Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication ability.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to read, speak, and understand English.
Ability to meet the role's medium physical demands, including the visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity needed for designated duties.

Responsibilities

Develop healthcare plans for clients, including treatment and discharge plans.
Educate patients and their families.
Manage client treatment routines and address crises as they arise.
Conduct comprehensive screenings of incoming patients to assess their needs.
Organize or refer patients to community support groups.
Offer advice and counseling services to clients.
Coordinate home care, medical equipment rentals, and meal delivery.
Interview patients and families to determine patient needs.
Help patients obtain admission to inpatient and outpatient services or secure funding for treatment or therapy.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to assess patient needs.
Maintain and update client records and complete paperwork.
Provide emotional support to patients' families.
Advise on healthcare services, policies, and legislative challenges.
Advocate for policies that reduce health disparities and improve access to healthcare.
Demonstrate commitment to physician and patient customer service, continuous quality improvement, patient and staff safety, confidentiality, appropriate utilization, expense containment, and compliance with applicable laws.
Document examination findings.
Place orders for outside examinations and referrals.
Help maintain patient flow.
Assist with telepsychiatry visits and document patient encounters in the electronic medical record.
Carry out care plans and provider orders as directed by the primary care team and consulting psychologist.
Perform other relevant and related duties as required.