Social Worker Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work from accredited educational institution
• State of Michigan licensure as Licensed Bachelor’s Social Worker (LBSW)

Nice To Haves

• One year health care experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as a Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association or equivalent through the Military Training network (MTN)

Responsibilities

• Seeks case supervision and consultation as appropriate.
• Determines nature of client's situation by interviewing client; assessing medical, psychological, emotional, and social information.
• 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.
• Maintains medical record and department case documentation barriers to goal attainment, and client/family response to intervention.
• Monitors planned actions by periodic follow-up.
• Maintains effective operations by following policies and procedures; participating in quality reviews; reporting needed changes.
• Participates in interdisciplinary conferences and provides consultation for clinical staff.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.