Social Worker Hospice LLMSW

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids is seeking a part-time Social Worker in Hospice West to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and support patients and families with complex psychosocial needs. The role includes discharge planning, coordination of services, and connections to community resources.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, communicate with care sites, document in the EMR, and contribute to safety and regulatory compliance while working a hybrid schedule with field visits

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work.
• State of Michigan, Limited Master Social Worker Licensure.
• State of Michigan Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments with patients and families to identify needs and plan care.
• Coordinate with alternate sites of care and community agencies to address patient needs.
• Document assessment and plan in the EMR, reflecting current condition and transition needs.
• Provide consultation and resources to members of the healthcare team.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources relevant to patient care.
• Participate in department, regional, or statewide projects and committees as requested.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of federal/state regulations related to the role.
• Participate in safety initiatives and complete required safety competencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Limited Master Social Worker Licensure (State of Michigan)

Job description

• Master’s degree in social work

Shift and Status
Casual, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; no weekends. Hybrid role with field visits to patients to any of the 13 counties depending on where the visits are.

Job Summary

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/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 Duties

• 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.
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree in social work
• State of Michigan, Limited Master Social Worker Licensure
• State of Michigan Driver’s license

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. Learn more here.
• 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

Part time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

0.04

Hours of Work

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

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. 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 are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.