Social Service II

Lake Huron Medical Center; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Huron Medical Center is seeking a hospital social worker to provide comprehensive psychosocial support for patients across pediatrics, adolescents, adults and families. You will deliver emotional support, crisis intervention, counseling, and participate in case management and discharge planning to enhance patient outcomes.

The role requires two Master’s degrees in social work or related fields, and licensure considerations per state requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or related field required.
• Licensure: in states without licensure, registration within 3 months; with licensure, active license at hire and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support to Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and families to cope with hospital-related issues.
• Offer crisis intervention and counseling as part of psychosocial care.
• Perform case management, milieu management, and psychosocial assessments; participate in Treatment Plan development and discharge planning.
• Complete documentation and maintain clinical records for each client during admission.

Skills

Emotional support

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or related field

Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or related field

Job description

Overview

Lake Huron Medical Center is a 139-bed community hospital that provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient health care services to residents of St. Clair and Sanilac counties including emergency services, primary stroke center, cancer care, surgical services, physical therapy and rehabilitation services, pulmonary rehabilitation, and specialized diabetes programs.

Lake Huron Medical Center is a 139-bed community hospital that provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient health care services to residents of St. Clair and Sanilac counties including emergency services, primary stroke center, cancer care, surgical services, physical therapy and rehabilitation services, pulmonary rehabilitation, and specialized diabetes programs. Lake Huron Medical Center is affiliated with Lake Huron Medical Group which offers patient-centered care through primary and specialty care physician practices located throughout the Blue Water Area. Raising the bar for quality health care, Lake Huron Medical Center received the Leapfrog Group's grade "A" in hospital safety, Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award, rated four stars by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. Learn more at www.mylakehuron.com . As a member of Prime Healthcare, Lake Huron Medical Center is proud to be part of a system recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group! This prestigious honor is based on over 1.5 million comprehensive company reviews from more than 250,000 employees, highlighting our commitment to creating a positive and supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

To provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling for Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Older Adults and their significant others to cope with a multiplicity of social and emotional problems; information and referral; referrals for financial assistance and supportive services to patients and families with problems that are related to hospitalization, illness, disability or trauma. To provide case management & milieu management, complete psychosocial assessments, assist in the development and re-evaluation of Treatment Plans and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and to coordinate discharge planning. Complete necessary documentation and maintain clinical record for each client during his/her length of stay.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work related field OR.
• Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.
• In states without required licensure, then current registration with State Board is required within 3 months of hire.? In states with required licensure, license required at time of hire and must be maintained.
• Behavioral Violence Prevention Training within 3 months of hire and maintain current.
• Minimum one (1) year hospital or Outpatient experience with emphasis in mental health care.
• Experience in working with a diverse population with a wide range of problems (i.e., death and dying, maternal and child care, substance abuse, disability, chronic illness, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf