Memory Clinic Social Worker (LMSW) – Dementia Care Expert

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); In loco; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Social Worker to support memory clinic patients and those with dementia or cognitive impairment. The role focuses on coordinating psychosocial care, education, resource navigation, and discharge planning across assigned sites.

Travel between Detroit, Dearborn and West Bloomfield is expected. LMSW licensure is required; a history of counseling and interdisciplinary collaboration is valued to help families cope and improve patient outcomes.

Competenze

• Masters Degree in Social Work (education required).
• Experience in psychosocial counseling and utilization management is preferred.
• Ability to interview, assess, organize and problem solve.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve outcomes.

Mansioni

• Create outcomes for patients and families by managing psychosocial and economic co-morbidities.
• Provide education and consultation regarding resources; develop and monitor discharge plans.
• Assist patients and families to adjust to illness, diagnosis, and prognosis.
• Serve as liaison between hospital and community; mobilize resources to reduce risk.
• Offer crisis interventions to patients and families.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Data management

Independent work

Formazione

Masters in Social Work

Descrizione del lavoro

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Social Worker to support memory clinic patients and those with dementia or cognitive impairment. The role focuses on coordinating psychosocial care, education, resource navigation, and discharge planning across assigned sites.

Travel between Detroit, Dearborn and West Bloomfield is expected. LMSW licensure is required; a history of counseling and interdisciplinary collaboration is valued to help families cope and improve patient outcomes.