Social Worker Master of Social Work

McLaren Health Care • Mount Pleasant, MI

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About The Position

The position involves providing assessment and intervention to assist clients and families in improving social and economic difficulties that interfere with their health and wellness. This is achieved through the use of casework processes, principles, strategies, and community resources.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Social Work from accredited educational institution
• State of Michigan licensure as a Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW)

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as a Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association or equivalent through the Military Training network (MTN)

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.
• Maintains Medical Record and department case documentation barriers to goal attainment, and client/family response to intervention. Maintains appropriate casework statistics.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree