Social Worker Master of Social Work PTH

McLaren Health Care; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a per diem Case Management Social Worker to assess and intervene with clients to improve health and wellness using casework processes. The role involves collaboration with the Case Management department, maintaining records, and coordinating with community resources.

Requirements include a Master’s in Social Work and Michigan licensure as a Licensed Master’s Social Worker, with strong communication and ethical practice. Per diem schedule; weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited educational institution.
• State of Michigan license as a Licensed Master’s Social Worker.
• High school diploma or equivalent (implied by professional credentialing in listed requirements).

Responsibilities

• Interview clients to assess medical, psychological, emotional, and social information; visit on-site.
• Set goals and action plans with clients after exploring options.
• Refer clients to community resources and arrange appointments with other agencies.
• Provide individual and/or family therapy as indicated.
• Maintain medical records and case documentation and monitor progress with follow-ups.
• Stay compliant with policies, procedures, and legal requirements; participate in quality reviews.
• Engage in interdisciplinary conferences and provide consultation for clinical staff.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

State of Michigan license as a Licensed Master's Social Worker

Tools

MS Office

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Position Summary

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

Dept

Case Management

Hours per pay period

Schedule

Per Diem

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 appointment; establishing rapport with other agencies.
• Fosters client's action or adjusting 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.
• Monitors planned actions by periodic follow-up.
• Maintains effective operations by following policies and procedures; participating in quality reviews; reporting needed changes.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. May develop and conduct in-service training programs.
• Participates in interdisciplinary conferences and provides consultation for clinical staff.
• Complies with federal , state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Masters degree in Social Work from accredited educational institution
• State of Michigan license as a Licensed Master's Social Worker

Preferred

• Prior experience
• BLS certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.
• Current knowledge of treatment theories, practices, and techniques per discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and policy and procedures manuals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable in situations where only limited standardization.
• Knowledge and skill with common office software applications.
• Compliance with Code of Ethics and Guide for Professional Conduct.
• Ability wot work independently and provide sound judgment in interactions with the interdisciplinary team, patients, families, and payers.
• Must be able to act calmly and effectively in busy/stressful environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Requisition ID: 26004385
• Daily Work Times: Varies
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes