Social Worker Master of Social Work

McLaren Health Care • Michigan, ND

69d

About The Position

Provides assessment and intervention to assist clients/families to improve social and economic difficulties interfering with health and wellness through use of casework process and principles, strategies, and community resources.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Social Work from accredited educational institution
• Current license or eligibility for licensure as a Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the State of Michigan.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as a Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association.
• Oncology or Medical Social Work experience is preferred.
• Internship completed at a medical facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determines nature of client's situation by interviewing client; assessing medical, psychological, emotional, and social information; making on-site visits.
• Establishes course of action by exploring options; setting goals with client.
• Obtains assistance for client by referring him/her to community resources; arranging for appointments; establishing rapport with other agencies.
• Fosters client's action or adjustment by interpreting attitudes and patterns of behavior; explaining and pointing out new options.
• Performs individual and/or family therapy, as indicated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees