Social Worker LMSW

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

5d

About The Position

The Social Worker LMSW works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to assist patients and families with complex psychosocial needs. Interventions may include alternate site coordination, discharge planning, addressing identified abuse or neglect, adoption, substance use disorders, end-of-life decisions, referral resources, bereavement support, adjustment counseling, guardianships, and behavioral health concerns, including psychiatric transfers.

The role conducts psychosocial assessments and develops plans to address identified needs, coordinates with alternate care sites and community agencies, and documents assessments and plans in the electronic medical record. The social worker also consults with healthcare team members, maintains knowledge of community resources and applicable regulations, participates in stakeholder committees or projects as assigned, and provides short-term therapeutic support appropriate to the setting and location.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work.
• Two years of relevant healthcare-related experience after obtaining a Master's degree in Social Work.
• Michigan Master Social Worker (MSW-Master) license required upon hire.
• Michigan driver's license required upon hire for Hospice and Home Care.

Nice To Haves

• Care management experience.
• Experience in individual and family assessment, crisis intervention, grief and loss counseling, and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments with patients and/or families to identify needs, including potential need for an alternate site of care after discharge, and execute a plan.
• Communicate effectively and promptly with alternate sites of care and community agencies to address patient needs.
• Complete and document assessments and plans in the electronic medical record, accurately reflecting the patient's condition, situational factors, transition-of-care needs, and psychosocial imperatives.
• Provide consultation and resources to members of the healthcare team.
• Maintain relevant and current knowledge of community resources.
• Participate in or assist with department, regional, or statewide stakeholder committees and projects as assigned or requested.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to the role.
• Provide short-term therapeutic support appropriate to the setting and location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package intended to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level