Licensed Master Social Worker

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers); Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan options

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers) in Sterling Heights, MI seeks a licensed MSW to advocate for resident well-being, coordinate social services, and support families through transitions. The role emphasizes assessment, counseling, care planning, discharge coordination, and collaboration with physicians and staff to enhance residents' quality of life.

This full-time position requires knowledge of long-term care regulations and strong communication, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• MSW required and licensed in Michigan (LMSW/LLMSW acceptable).
• Experience in long-term care social work practices.
• Strong counseling and communication abilities.
• Ability to work with residents, families, and interdisciplinary staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for resident well-being and support families through transitions.
• Assess residents, develop and update care plans.
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers with physicians.
• Document interventions and progress in resident records.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and survey prep.
• Ensure compliance with social services regulations.

Skills

Long-term care social work

Communication skills

Counseling skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Work Location

Sterling Heights

Job Description

Position Summary

The ideal candidate will advocate for resident well-being, support families through care transitions, and ensure compliance with all social service regulations and standards.

This position plays a vital role in e nhancing residents' quality of life through assessment, counseling, care planning, and coordination of services.

Key Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate will advocate for resident well-being, support families through care transitions, and ensure compliance with all social service regulations and standards
• This position plays a vital role in enhancing residents' quality of life through assessment, counseling, care planning, and coordination of services
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and update care plans based on resident needs
• Provide counseling and supportive services to residents and families
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer processes, ensuring appropriate communication with physicians and families
• Facilitate discharge planning, including coordination with community resources and services
• Advocate for resident rights and provide education to staff on psychosocial issues
• Document social services interventions and progress in resident records
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and survey preparation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations related to social services
• Ability to move freely throughout the facility and interact with residents and families
• Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs and pushing wheelchairs as needed
• Occasional evenings or weekends as needed

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of long-term care social work practices and regulations
• Strong communication and counseling skills
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary staff
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in sensitive situations

Qualifications

• Knowledge of long-term care social work practices and regulations
• Strong communication and counseling skills
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary staff
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in sensitive situations
• Master's degree in Social Work required
• Licensed Social Worker in the state of Michigan

Preferred

• At least 2 years Experience in long-term care or healthcare social services

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to move freely throughout the facility and interact with residents and families
• Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs and pushing wheelchairs as needed

Personal Attributes

• Compassion and empathy
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Advocacy mindset
• Adaptability and resilience

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan options
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday–Friday
• Occasional evenings or weekends as needed