Palliative care SW Part time

Trinity Health MI; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Trinity Health Livonia is seeking a part-time Social Worker in Inpatient Case Management. The role focuses on supporting patients and families as they adjust to illness, coordinating care and transitions, and ensuring effective communication across all members of the care team.

MSW with Michigan LMSW/LLMSW eligibility preferred; hospital experience beneficial. The position emphasizes patient-centered care within Trinity Health Livonia’s acute-care setting.

Qualifications

• MSW required and licensure eligible in Michigan (LMSW or LLMSW preferred).
• Experience in inpatient hospital settings recommended.
• Ability to coordinate care across disciplines and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to patients and families to support adjustment to illness and treatment.
• Facilitate safe and appropriate transitions to next level of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients across all age groups; prioritize tasks and manage time.

Skills

Communicate effectively

Patient advocacy

Time management

Education

MSW

Masters Degree in Social Work

Job description

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

THIS IS AN HOURLY POSITION

An Opportunity to Join our Remarkable Clinical Social Worker Inpatient Case Management awaits YOU!!!!

Trinity Health is one of the nation's top healthcare service providers, spanning five counties in southeastern Michigan. SJMHS represents more than 2,700 physicians and 14,000 nurses and staff, and includes 5 Hospitals, 5 Outpatient Health Centers, 8 Urgent Care Facilities and over 25 Specialty Centers.

Trinity Health Livonia is part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation, serving communities in 21 states with 86 hospitals, 128 continuing care facilities and home health and hospice programs.

Trinity Livonia is a beautiful full-service, 304-bed acute care hospital, located in Livonia, MI, that provides comprehensive care, including a 24-hour emergency department, general medicine, inpatient and outpatient surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, intensive care unit, cancer, cardiology, geriatrics and birthing and women's health. Through several major expansions in the hospital, programs and services, St. Mary Mercy continues to offer the latest in quality health and medical services. St. Mary Mercy has received numerous awards recognizing excellence in clinical outcomes, patient safety, financial performance and efficiency.

General Summary

The Social Worker provides services to patient, family members and/or significant others to help deal with adjustment to illness problems, understanding and accepting diagnoses, prognoses or treatment of new or recurrent disease.

The Social Worker will work to implement a safe and appropriate transition to the next level of care.

Required Education, Experience And Licensure

Education

MSW

Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work

Licensure

State of Michigan license, LMSW, or license eligible, LLMSW

Training and Experience

2 years as an MSW Social Worker in an acute care setting

Job Knowledge

Demonstrated ability to work with all age groups of patients

Able to communicate effectivey, demonstrating good audio and visual acuity

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively

Why Trinity Health System?

• Competitive Salaries and Shift Differentials
• Rich Benefits package which include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time off, Retirement Saving Plan with employer contribution option, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health in 21 different states!!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.