Social Worker LMSW

Corewell Health • Saint Joseph Charter Township, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker LMSW collaborates 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, guardianship facilitation, and behavioral health concerns, including psychiatric transfers.

The role conducts psychosocial assessments, develops and executes plans, coordinates with alternate care sites and community agencies, and documents assessments and plans in the electronic medical record. The Social Worker also provides consultation and resources to the healthcare team, maintains current knowledge of community resources and relevant regulations, participates in assigned stakeholder committees and projects, and provides short-term therapeutic support as appropriate to the setting and location.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work.
• Michigan Master Social Worker license (MSW-Master) required upon hire.
• Michigan driver's license required upon hire for Hospice and Home Care.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of relevant healthcare-related experience after obtaining a Master's degree in Social Work.
• 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 and determine whether an alternate site of care may be needed after discharge; develop and execute a plan.
• Communicate effectively and promptly with alternate care sites 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 or assist in department, regional, or statewide stakeholder committees and projects as assigned or requested.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal and state regulations relevant to the role.
• Provide short-term therapeutic support appropriate to the setting and location.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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