Clinical Social Worker

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

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Identity theft protection

Traditional and Roth retirement

Job summary

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids seeks a Part-time Social Worker (MSW) to coordinate care management and behavioral health interventions for patients with complex needs. You will assess, plan, monitor, and provide therapeutic interventions while collaborating with patients and families to promote healthier outcomes.

Responsibilities include crisis response, care conferences participation, and partnering with community resources to support patients across the continuum of care.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work with licensure or eligibility required.
• MSW with State of Michigan requirements, excludes VNA and Rural Health Clinics, upon hire.
• Master Social Work LTD qualification as stated by employer.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care management and behavioral health interventions.
• Develop strategies for cost-effective, quality care outcomes for patients with complex needs.
• Assess, plan, monitor, and provide therapeutic interventions as appropriate.
• Collaborate with patient and family to facilitate understanding and necessary lifestyle changes.

Education

Master of Social Work

MSW (Master Social Worker)

Master Social Work LTD

Job description

Every other weekend: Saturday and Sunday

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

About Butterworth Hospital

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals.

Scope of work

Utilizes clinical judgment and expertise to coordinate care management/behavioral health interventions. Develops strategies to ensure cost effective, quality care outcomes to patients with complex care needs. Identifies options for levels of care for individuals and populations of patients, focusing on strategies that will promote optimal health. Assesses, plans, monitors, and provides therapeutic interventions as appropriate. Collaborates with patient and family to facilitate understanding of diagnosis and to provide therapeutic interventions to support necessary lifestyle and behavior changes. Partner with patients, families, and other health care providers to ensure understanding the impact the disease or illness has on the patient's mental and emotional health. Respond to crisis situations and engage with patients and families to access the appropriate level of care across the continuum. Emphasis of duties may vary depending upon area of assignment.

• Works in close collaboration and communication with physicians and other members of the health care team in order to minimize duplication of effort, promote teamwork, and ensure seamless coordination of services within and between teams and across campuses.
• Assists with patient evaluation and treatment to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying a patient’s health problem(s). Actively participates in care conferences as appropriate.
• Mobilizes patient/significant others’ to utilize their own strength to make necessary lifestyle and behavior changes. Acts as a patient advocate to ensure their desires are recognized and followed to the greatest extent possible. Identifies and responds to any situations representing risk to the patient, their family, the organization and/or the community.
• Partners with community agencies to coordinate care across the continuum to offer options, tools, and resources to allow patients the opportunity to achieve his or her desired goals.

Qualifications

• Required Master's Degree Social Work
• Master Social Worker (MSW-Master) - State of Michigan Excludes VNA and Rural Health Clinics (RHC) Upon Hire required Or
• Master Soc Work LTD - State of Michigan Excludes VNA and Rural Health Clinics (RHC) Upon Hire required

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Employment Type

Part time

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.