Social Worker Master of Social Work

McLaren Health Care; Davison (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking a qualified Social Worker to provide assessment and intervention to assist clients and families in improving social and economic barriers affecting health and wellness. The role involves interviewing, casework, linking to community resources, and, when indicated, individual or family therapy, while maintaining comprehensive records.

Required: Master's in Social Work and LMSW licensure.

Qualifications

• Master's in Social Work from an accredited program.
• State licensure as LMSW required.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients to assess medical, psychological, emotional, and social information.
• Establish action plans by exploring options and setting goals with clients.
• Refer clients to community resources and arrange appointments.
• Interpret attitudes and behaviors to encourage change and new options.
• Provide individual and/or family therapy as indicated.
• Maintain accurate medical records and case documentation.

Skills

Interviewing

Case management

Resource referral

Family therapy

Documentation

Communication

Education

Master's in Social Work

LMSW licensure

Job description

Position Summary:

Provides assessment and intervention to assist clients/families to improve social and economic difficulties interfering with health and wellness through use of casework process and principles, strategies, and community resources.

Position Summary:

Provides assessment and intervention to assist clients/families to improve social and economic difficulties interfering with health and wellness through use of casework process and principles, strategies, and community resources.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned:

• Determines nature of client's situation by interviewing client; assessing medical, psychological, emotional, and social information; making on-site visits.
• Establishes course of action by exploring options; setting goals with client.
• Obtains assistance for client by referring him/her to community resources; arranging for appointments; establishing rapport with other agencies.
• Fosters client's action or adjustment by interpreting attitudes and patterns of behavior; explaining and pointing out new options.
• Performs individual and/or family therapy, as indicated.
• Maintains Medical Record and department case documentation barriers to goal attainment, and client/family response to intervention. Maintains appropriate casework statistics.

Required:

• Masters degree in Social Work from accredited educational institution
• State of Michigan licensure as a Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW)

Preferred:

• Prior experience preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as a Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association or equivalent through the Military Training network (MTN)

Position/Subsidiary Specific:

Required:

• Valid driver’s license, proof of valid auto insurance coverage at all times and maintain a driving record in accordance with McLaren’s corporate driving policy and eligibility guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26010543
• Daily Work Times: 8:00AM-4:30PM
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes