Social Worker Master of Social Work

McLaren Health Care; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Detroit seeks a Master Social Worker to provide assessments and interventions for clients facing social and economic issues. Responsibilities include interviewing clients, setting goals, and conducting therapy sessions. Candidates must have a Master's degree in Social Work and a license or eligibility for licensure in Michigan. Experience in Oncology or Medical Social Work is preferred, along with Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Social Work from accredited institution.
• Current LMSW license or eligibility in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Assess client's situation through interviews and information collection.
• Set goals and explore options with the client.
• Refer clients to community resources as needed.
• Conduct individual or family therapy as appropriate.

Skills

Intervention strategies

Client assessment

Community resource navigation

Therapy skills

Education

Masters degree in Social Work

LMSW license eligibility

Job description

Job 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications: Required

• Masters degree in Social Work from accredited educational institution
• Current license or eligibility for licensure as a Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the State of Michigan.

Preferred

• Prior experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as a Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association.
• Oncology or Medical Social Work experience is preferred.
• Internship completed at a medical facility is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans