Social Worker - Long-Term Care & Discharge Planning

Trinity Health; Fraser (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First-day benefits

Paid holidays and PTO (up to 3 weeks)

Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement

Discounts with major vendors

Low cost medical, dental and vision

Fast response interview times

Job summary

Trinity Health in Michigan seeks a licensed social worker to support residents in long-term care settings. You will participate in discharge planning, develop social care plans, and coordinate with families and healthcare teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s in social work (or related human services), Michigan licensure, and at least one year of supervised social work experience in healthcare. Strong communication and adaptability are essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess a bachelor's or master's degree in social work or a bachelor's or master's degree in a human services field ( i.e. sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling and psychology.)
• One year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting working directly with individuals.
• Experience in long-term care, working with the senior population and dementia counseling.
• Must be licensed as a social worker in Michigan.
• Must lead by example and possess superior customer service skills and professionalism.
• Flexibility to adapt to ongoing change and work in a fast-paced, customer driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning related to resident, family, and community interests. Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments. Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, arranging transportation, etc., as necessary, coordinating activities with other departments as necessary.
• Promotes optimum transition of resident for appropriate and safe placement for discharge. Provides ongoing communication with resident and responsible persons of progress/status during stay.
• Provide information to the resident/family on Medicare/Medicaid as well as other financial assistance programs available. Provide consultation to staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve resident concerns through the development of social service programs.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work

Job description

Trinity Health in Michigan seeks a licensed social worker to support residents in long-term care settings. You will participate in discharge planning, develop social care plans, and coordinate with families and healthcare teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s in social work (or related human services), Michigan licensure, and at least one year of supervised social work experience in healthcare. Strong communication and adaptability are essential.