Social Worker Ambulatory LMSW

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker works collaboratively with members of 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, referrals, bereavement support, adjustment counseling, guardianships, and behavioral health concerns, including psychiatric transfers. The role provides short-term therapeutic support appropriate to the setting and location.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• Michigan Master Social Worker license required upon hire.
• Michigan driver’s license required upon hire.

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, including potential alternate sites of care after discharge, and develop and execute a plan.
• Communicate effectively and promptly with alternate sites of care and community agencies to address patients’ needs.
• Complete and document assessments and plans 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 in or assist with department, regional, or statewide stakeholder committees and projects as assigned or requested.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal and state regulations applicable 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 on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• 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: Full-time