Medical Social Worker

Bronson Healthcare

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About The Position

Responsible for the delivery of care management and behavioral health services in the ambulatory primary care practice setting to a variety of patient populations across the lifespan. Coordinates care to ensure patient/family have access to community services. Administers behavioral health screenings and conducts and arranges for more detailed assessments when indicated. Integrates evidence-based guidelines in the development of individualized patient centered care plans with the patient/family. Monitors/evaluates progress with the goal of optimizing the patient’s health status. Delivers brief interventions to support necessary lifestyle and behavioral changes. Responds to crisis situations in the ambulatory setting. Identifies high-risk psychosocial needs of patients/families. Collaborates with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure understanding of the impact the disease or illness has on the patient's mental and emotional health. Offers a range of brief, solution-focused prevention, treatment, and recovery services for patients with mild to moderate risk factors. Collaborates and works effectively as part of the interdisciplinary health care team to ensure delivery of quality, efficient, and cost-effective team-based health care services. Provides culturally competent clinical services which are relevant to patients/families. Emphasis of duties may vary depending upon the area of assignment.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work degree with one-year recent medical or mental health experience preferred or equivalent Master’s degree.
• Licensed Medical Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of Michigan.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, presentation programs, and other software relevant to the job.
• Demonstrates customer focused interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and be directly accountable for practice.
• Demonstrates leader qualities including time management, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving, critical thinking, analysis skills and decision-making.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of community resources and services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care to ensure patient/family have access to community services.
• Administer behavioral health screenings and conduct detailed assessments when indicated.
• Integrate evidence-based guidelines in the development of individualized patient centered care plans.
• Monitor/evaluate progress to optimize the patient’s health status.
• Deliver brief interventions to support necessary lifestyle and behavioral changes.
• Respond to crisis situations in the ambulatory setting.
• Identify high-risk psychosocial needs of patients/families.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Provide culturally competent clinical services.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with patients to evaluate progress and response to plan of care.
• Link patients to social services programs and make referrals to community agencies.
• Document each case into the patient's medical record.
• Mentor and supervise students as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees