Social Worker - Community Care Services

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Allen Park (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning opportunities

Mission-driven work

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking a Social Worker-CCS to provide essential social work services to patients and families, addressing emotional, social, and practical challenges across the healthcare journey.

The role collaborates with care teams to develop holistic care plans, assess illness-related needs, and support patients through transitions, ensuring access to resources and continuity of care within CCS programs.

Qualifications

• MSW degree required.
• LMSW in Michigan required.
• ACSW certification preferred.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to patients and families addressing emotional, social, and practical needs.
• Assess and intervene in situations involving illness, handicaps, death, and loss to improve patient care and staff effectiveness.
• Utilize knowledge of medical procedures, terminology, etiology, and disease processes to support the client population.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans that meet holistic needs of patients.

Skills

Social work

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) – MI

Job description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Job Title

Social Worker-CCS

About the Department

Community Care Services (CCS) at Henry Ford Health is dedicated to expanding access to care through community-based programs. Our team connects individuals with essential health resources, support services, care coordination, home health care, and hospice services. We are committed to making a meaningful impact across diverse populations, ensuring that every patient receives the care they need, where they need it most.

Role Overview

As a Social Worker-CCS, you will provide essential social work services to patients and their families, addressing the emotional, social, and practical challenges they face. Your role is critical in supporting patients through their healthcare journey, ensuring they receive comprehensive care that considers their unique needs and circumstances.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Provide social work services to patients and their families, addressing their emotional, social, and practical needs.
• Assess and intervene in situations involving illness, handicaps, death, and loss to improve patient care and staff effectiveness.
• Utilize knowledge of medical procedures, terminology, etiology, and disease processes to support the client population.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans that meet the holistic needs of patients.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and engage in mission-driven work that makes a real difference. We provide opportunities for continuous learning and development, empowering you to excel in your role and contribute to our shared mission.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Masters of Social Work degree.
• Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) in the State of Michigan.

Preferred Qualifications

• ACSW certification.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting.