Dialysis Social Worker - Community Care & Crisis Support

Henry Ford Health; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Southfield, MI seeks a Social Worker-Intern to support patients and families facing complex psychosocial and economic challenges. You will educate, assist with discharge planning, and provide crisis intervention, bridging hospital and community resources to improve outcomes.

Requirements include a Master's in Social Work and LLMSW eligibility, with licensure within 4,000 supervised hours in 12 months. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to health equity and coordinated care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
• LLMSW required; must obtain full licensure within 4,000 supervised hours in 12 months.
• Ability to interview, assess, organize, and problem-solve.
• Familiarity with PC and ability to analyze data.
• Exposure and/or experience in pre-acute and post-acute care, as well as community resources.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams and community agencies.

Responsibilities

• Create outcomes for patients and families by managing complex psychosocial and economic co-morbidities.
• Provide education and consultation on resources, and collaborate to develop and implement discharge plans.
• Assist patients and families in adjusting to and coping with illness, diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis.
• Mobilize resources to reduce risk and serve as a liaison between the hospital and the community.
• Offer crisis interventions to patients and families.

Skills

Interviewing

Assessment

Organization

Problem solving

Data analysis

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

LLMSW licensure or eligibility

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Southfield, MI seeks a Social Worker-Intern to support patients and families facing complex psychosocial and economic challenges. You will educate, assist with discharge planning, and provide crisis intervention, bridging hospital and community resources to improve outcomes.

Requirements include a Master's in Social Work and LLMSW eligibility, with licensure within 4,000 supervised hours in 12 months. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to health equity and coordinated care.