Social Worker LMSW

Spectrum Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Retirement options with company match

Job summary

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids seeks a social worker to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patients and families with complex psychosocial needs. Tasks include discharge planning, alternate site coordination, handling abuse/neglect issues, and bereavement support.

Required: Master’s in Social Work and at least 2 years health care experience post-degree. Preferred: care management experience and expertise in crisis intervention, grief counseling, and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• 2 years of relevant health care experience post Master's Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments with patient/family to identify needs and plan transitions of care.
• Coordinate with alternate sites of care and community agencies to address patient needs.
• Document assessments and plans in EMR reflecting current condition and transition needs.
• Provide consultation and resources to healthcare team; maintain knowledge of community resources.
• Participate in committees or projects as assigned; stay updated on regulations.

Skills

Care management

Crisis intervention

Grief counseling

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

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 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

• 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
• Experience in individual, family assessment, crisis intervention, grief and loss counseling, and discharge planning

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

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

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40 Hours of Work 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency On-call weekends

Licensing Requirements

Upon Hire required LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Hospice and Home Care Upon Hire required LIC-Master Social Worker (MSW-Master) - STATE_MI State of Michigan

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.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.