Social Worker

Pride Health; Michigan; Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A healthcare organization in Michigan seeks an experienced Social Worker to improve patient and family outcomes. This position involves assessing psychosocial needs, collaborating with care teams, and providing crisis interventions. Candidates must have a Master's degree in Social Work and at least 2 years of relevant experience, particularly with the OB population. A commitment to patient-centered care is essential for this role, which does not require on-call duties and offers stability in working hours.

Qualifikationen

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Social Worker is required.
• Experience with OB population is necessary.
• Strong commitment to patient and family-centered care.

Aufgaben

• Assess and manage the psychosocial and economic needs of patients and families.
• Collaborate with care teams to develop and implement discharge plans.
• Provide education on community and healthcare resources.

Kenntnisse

Crisis intervention

Patient-centered care

Community resource mobilization

Assessment and management

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Social Work

Jobbeschreibung

Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (some flexibility)

Holidays: No holidays required

On-Call: No call

Job Description

The Social Worker is responsible for improving outcomes for patients and families by addressing complex psychosocial and economic needs. This role involves providing education and consultation on available resources, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to develop discharge plans, and facilitating and monitoring their implementation.

The Social Worker assists patients and families in coping with illness, diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis. Using advanced practice skills, this role mobilizes community resources, reduces patient risk, serves as a liaison between healthcare services and the community, and provides crisis intervention when needed. A strong commitment to patient- and family-centered care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage the psychosocial and economic needs of patients and families
• Collaborate with care teams to develop and implement discharge plans
• Provide education on community and healthcare resources
• Assist patients and families in adjusting to illness and treatment
• Deliver crisis intervention services as needed
• Promote patient- and family-centered care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of Social Worker experience (Required)
• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution (Required)
• Experience with OB population (Required)