Medical Social Worker – Full Time

Bronson Health; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Retention Bonus

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kalamazoo is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide comprehensive care management and behavioral health support to pediatric patients and families. This role involves collaboration with medical teams, crisis intervention, and ensuring continuity of care. The ideal candidate must have a Master’s degree in Social Work with appropriate licensure and experience in healthcare. Join a compassionate team focused on improving lives and providing holistic care. Great benefits including sign-on and retention bonuses.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work required.
• LMSW or LLMSW licensure in good standing.
• 1–2 years of healthcare or mental health experience preferred.
• 1–2 years of professional experience in healthcare or mental health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Provide crisis intervention for mental health issues.
• Document assessments and interventions in EHR.
• Deliver brief, focused interventions to support coping, behavior change, and emotional wellbeing.
• Advocate for patients and families to address barriers to care.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized plans of care.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources, behavioral health providers, and specialty services.
• Support timely and safe discharge planning and transitions of care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Advocacy

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

LMSW or LLMSW licensure

Master’s degree in Psychology or Counseling with LPC, LLPC, LP, or LLP licensure

Job description

Bronson Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialists | Kalamazoo

Bronson Methodist Hospital

Job Requisition ID: JOB46829

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000 (external candidates)

Retention Bonus: $5,000 (external candidates)

Love Where You Work

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient, and strong. We are driven by Positivity, inspiring us to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. If you are passionate about supporting pediatric patients and families through complex medical and psychosocial needs, we invite you to join Team Bronson.

Position Summary

The Medical Social Worker provides comprehensive social work, care management, and behavioral health support to pediatric patients and families within Bronson Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialists. This role may support patients across both hospital-based and ambulatory practice settings, depending on assignment. The Medical Social Worker collaborates closely with physicians, interdisciplinary care teams, and community agencies to address psychosocial needs, coordinate care, support crisis intervention, and promote continuity of care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Social Work & Care Management

• Assess psychosocial, emotional, behavioral, and environmental needs of patients and families
• Provide crisis intervention related to mental health, suicide risk, abuse/neglect, grief, domestic violence, substance use, and acute stress
• Administer behavioral health screenings and coordinate further assessment when indicated
• Deliver brief, focused interventions to support coping, behavior change, and emotional wellbeing
• Advocate for patients and families to address barriers to care
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized plans of care
• Coordinate referrals to community resources, behavioral health providers, and specialty services
• Support timely and safe discharge planning and transitions of care

Ambulatory Practice-Based Social Work

• Provide care management and behavioral health services in the outpatient practice setting
• Identify high-risk psychosocial needs and provide early intervention
• Respond to crisis situations within the ambulatory setting
• Support patients with mild to moderate behavioral health concerns
• Promote culturally responsive, patient- and family-centered care
• Coordinate ongoing support services and follow-up care

Documentation & Compliance

• Thoroughly document assessments, interventions, referrals, and care plans in the electronic health record
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation
• Participate in departmental policy and protocol development
• Uphold strict confidentiality and professional standards

Collaboration, Education & Professional Development

• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Provide education to patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Mentor and supervise students as assigned
• Participate in committees, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development activities
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment

Required Qualifications

Hospital Medical Social Worker

• Master’s degree in Social Work with LMSW or LLMSW in good standing
• OR Master’s degree in Psychology or Counseling with LPC, LLPC, LP, or LLP licensure
• Fully licensed within two years of hire, including required supervision hours and licensing exam
• 1–2 years of professional experience in healthcare or mental health preferred

Practice Medical Social Worker

• Master’s degree in Social Work with one year of recent medical or mental health experience
• Limited license candidates considered with required experience
• OR Master’s degree with LLPC or LPC licensure
• Fully licensed within two years of hire

Additional Requirements

• Valid Michigan driver’s license and proof of insurance required for Bronson at Home responsibilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, advocacy, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work effectively with patients, families, physicians, and community partners
• Customer service-oriented and culturally responsive approach

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Frequent movement throughout hospital and clinic environments
• Sustained mental and visual focus
• Regular lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional assistance with heavier tasks

Why Join Bronson Pediatric Gastroenterology

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pediatric patients and families navigating complex medical conditions. You will be part of a collaborative, compassionate team dedicated to whole-person care, advocacy, and support across the continuum of care.