Social Worker Master of Social Work

McLaren Health Care•Pontiac, MI

About The Position

Provides assessment and intervention to assist clients and families in improving social and economic difficulties that interfere with health and wellness, using casework processes and principles, strategies, and community resources. The role assesses clients’ situations, establishes goals and courses of action, connects clients with resources, and supports their adjustment. It may include individual or family therapy, interdisciplinary consultation, and in-service training.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work from an 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

Assess clients’ situations by interviewing them, evaluating medical, psychological, emotional, and social information, and making on-site visits.
Explore options and establish a course of action and goals with clients.
Refer clients to community resources, arrange appointments, and establish rapport with other agencies.
Support clients’ action or adjustment by interpreting attitudes and behavior patterns and explaining options.
Perform individual and/or family therapy as indicated.
Maintain medical records, department case documentation, records of barriers to goal attainment, client and family responses to intervention, and casework statistics.
Monitor planned actions through periodic follow-up.
Maintain effective operations by following policies and procedures, participating in quality reviews, and reporting needed changes.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, personal networks, and professional societies; may develop and conduct in-service training programs.
Participate in interdisciplinary conferences and provide consultation to clinical staff.
Comply with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements, and advise management on needed actions.
Perform other related duties as required and directed.