Social Worker MSW Pediatric Ambulatory

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pediatric Ambulatory McBrien Pediatric Neurosciences is a large clinic hosting pediatric neurology/epilepsy/sleep medicine departments seeking a social worker to provide support and resources to our patients and families. A significant portion of the job role will be facilitating a transition program for pediatric epilepsy patients nearing adulthood and needing to establish with an adult epileptologist. Scope of work: To work collaboratively with members of an interdisciplinary team in order to assist patients and families with complex psychosocial needs. These interventions may include, but are not exclusive to: alternate site coordination, discharge planning, addressing all forms of identified abuse/neglect, adoption, substance use disorders, assisting with end of life decisions, providing appropriate referral resources, bereavement support, adjustment counseling, facilitating guardianships and behavioral health concerns (including psychiatric transfers). Conducts psychosocial assessments with patient and or family to assist with identified psychosocial needs or who may be identified to require an alternate site of care post discharge and executes a plan. Communicates with alternate sites of care and/or community agencies in an effective and timely manner, to best address the patient’s needs. Completes and documents the assessment and plan in the electronic medical record, accurately reflecting the patient’s current condition, situational factors, transition of care needs and psychosocial imperatives. Provides consultation and resources to members of the healthcare team. Responsible for maintaining relevant and current knowledge of community resources. Participates or assists in department, regional, or statewide stakeholder committees, projects etc., as assigned/requested. Develops and maintains current knowledge of federal and state regulations as they pertain to role. Provide short term therapeutic support as appropriate for setting and location.

Requirements

• Master's Degree Social Work
• 2 years of relevant experience healh care related experience post obtaining Master's Degree in Social Work

Nice To Haves

• Care management experience Preferred
• Experience in individual, family assessment, crisis intervention, grief and loss counseling, and discharge planning preferred
• Master Social Worker (MSW-Master) - State of Michigan Upon Hire required

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with members of an interdisciplinary team in order to assist patients and families with complex psychosocial needs.
• Provide interventions such as: alternate site coordination, discharge planning, addressing all forms of identified abuse/neglect, adoption, substance use disorders, assisting with end of life decisions, providing appropriate referral resources, bereavement support, adjustment counseling, facilitating guardianships and behavioral health concerns (including psychiatric transfers).
• Conduct psychosocial assessments with patient and or family to assist with identified psychosocial needs or who may be identified to require an alternate site of care post discharge and executes a plan.
• Communicate with alternate sites of care and/or community agencies in an effective and timely manner, to best address the patient’s needs.
• Complete and document the assessment and plan in the electronic medical record, accurately reflecting the patient’s current 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, projects etc., as assigned/requested.
• Develop and maintain current knowledge of federal and state regulations as they pertain to role.
• Provide short term therapeutic support as appropriate for setting and location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

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