LMSW Social Worker - Discharge Planning & Support

spectrumhealth; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

On‑demand pay via Payactiv

Discounts directory

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Part-time Social Worker to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and assist patients and families with complex psychosocial needs. You will coordinate discharge planning, assess safety and readiness for transition, and connect families with community resources.

Required MSW with Michigan licensure; 2+ years’ health-care experience preferred. Responsibilities include documenting plans, consultations with the care team, and maintaining regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Required Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW).
• 2 years of health-care related experience post-MSW preferred.
• Care management experience preferred.
• Experience in individual, family assessment, crisis intervention, grief and loss counseling, and discharge planning preferred.
• LIC-Master Social Worker (MSW) – Michigan Upon Hire required.
• LIC-Driver’s License – Michigan Upon Hire required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments with patient and family to identify needs and plan care.
• Coordinate with alternate sites of care and community agencies to address patient needs.
• Document assessments and plans in the electronic medical record reflecting current condition and transition needs.
• Provide consultation and resources to healthcare team members.
• Maintain current knowledge of community resources.
• Participate in department, regional, or statewide projects as requested.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of federal and state regulations relevant to the role.
• Provide short term therapeutic support as appropriate for setting and location.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Grief counseling

Discharge planning

Care management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clear communication

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

MSW licensure Michigan

Job description

Corewell Health is seeking a Part-time Social Worker to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and assist patients and families with complex psychosocial needs. You will coordinate discharge planning, assess safety and readiness for transition, and connect families with community resources.

Required MSW with Michigan licensure; 2+ years’ health-care experience preferred. Responsibilities include documenting plans, consultations with the care team, and maintaining regulatory knowledge.