Social Worker Hospice Community Kent County

spectrumhealth; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Social Worker to join the Hospice West team. You will perform psychosocial assessments, coordinate with alternate sites of care, and document plans in the EMR. The role includes providing resources to the care team and participating in committees.

Required MSW with MI licensure on hire; MI driver's license for hospice/home care on hire. Full-time, day shift, 40 hours/week with on-call weekends, within a supportive, patient-centered program.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work is required.
• 2 years of health care experience post-MSW preferred.
• LIC-Master Social Worker (MI) upon hire; LIC-Driver's License for MI Hospice/Home Care upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments with patients/families to identify needs and plan.
• Coordinate with alternate sites of care and community agencies.
• Document assessments and plans in the EMR, reflecting current condition and needs.
• Provide consultation and resources to the healthcare team.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in department, regional, or statewide committees as assigned.
• Provide short-term therapeutic support when appropriate.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Discharge planning

Crisis intervention

Bereavement support

Guardianships

Behavioral health

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

To work collaboratively with members of an interdisciplinary team in order to assist patients and families with complex psychosocial needs. These interventions may include, but are not exclusive to: alternate site coordination, discharge planning, addressing all forms of identified abuse and or neglect, adoption, substance use disorders, assisting with end of life decisions, providing appropriate referral resources, bereavement support, adjustment counseling, facilitating guardianships and behavioral health concerns (including psychiatric transfers).

Essential Functions

• Conducts psychosocial assessments with patient and or family to assist with identified psychosocial needs or who may be identified to require an alternate site of care post discharge and executes a plan.
• Communicates with alternate sites of care and/or community agencies in an effective and timely manner, to best address the patient's needs.
• Completes and documents the assessment and plan in the electronic medical record, accurately reflecting the patient's current condition, situational factors, transition of care needs and psychosocial imperatives.
• Provides consultation and resources to members of the healthcare team.
• Responsible for maintaining relevant and current knowledge of community resources.
• Participates or assists in department, regional, or statewide stakeholder committees, projects etc., as assigned/requested.
• Develops and maintains current knowledge of federal and state regulations as they pertain to role.
• Provide short term therapeutic support as appropriate for setting and location.

Qualifications

• Required Master's Degree Social Work
• 2 years of relevant experience health care related experience post obtaining Master's Degree in Social Work Preferred
• Care management experience Preferred
• Experience in individual, family assessment, crisis intervention, grief and loss counseling, and discharge planning preferred
• LIC-Master Social Worker (MSW-Master) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Hospice and Home Care Upon Hire required

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Continuing Care - 1239 E Beltline Ave NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Social Work - Hospice West

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

On-call weekends

We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we