MSW Social Worker — Patient & Family Support

McLaren Health Care; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Detroit, MI, seeks a Licensed Master Social Worker to provide assessment and intervention to help clients and families address health-related social and economic challenges.

You will conduct interviews, set goals, refer to resources, and collaborate with other agencies; may provide individual or family therapy as indicated.

This full-time role offers opportunities to work within a multidisciplinary team to improve patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited educational institution.
• Current license or eligibility for licensure as a Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan.
• Preferred: prior experience; BLS certification by the American Heart Association; Oncology or Medical Social Work experience; internship at a medical facility.

Responsibilities

• Determines nature of client's situation by interviewing client; assessing medical, psychological, emotional, and social information; making on-site visits.
• Establishes course of action by exploring options; setting goals with client.
• Obtains assistance for client by referring him/her to community resources; arranging for appointments; establishing rapport with other agencies.
• Fosters client's action or adjustment by interpreting attitudes and patterns of behavior; explaining and pointing out new options.
• Performs individual and/or family therapy, as indicated.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

McLaren Health Care in Detroit, MI, seeks a Licensed Master Social Worker to provide assessment and intervention to help clients and families address health-related social and economic challenges.

You will conduct interviews, set goals, refer to resources, and collaborate with other agencies; may provide individual or family therapy as indicated.

This full-time role offers opportunities to work within a multidisciplinary team to improve patient well-being.