Social Worker MSW API

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement with match

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention and discharge coordination for pediatric patients at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. The role includes cross-training for adult ED coverage and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to address complex family needs.

Responsibilities include planning post-discharge care, coordinating with community resources, and documenting plans in the EHR.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• 2 years of relevant healthcare-related experience post-MSW.
• MSW license/credential required upon hire in Michigan.
• Care management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to assist patients and families with complex psychosocial needs.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and plan discharge from hospital.
• Provide crisis intervention and link to community resources and referrals.
• Coordinate care across pediatric ED and adult ED as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources and participate in committees or projects as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Communication

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) – Michigan Upon Hire

Job description

36 hours- Full time

Week A: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday.

Week B: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday.

This position will cover social work and care management needs for patients admitted to the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Emergency Department. The ED social worker will assist with mental health assessments, crisis intervention, support needs and discharge coordination with patients and their caregivers. Cross--training to the adult ED space will be a job requirement but coverage will primarily be the pediatric space.

Scope of work

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)

• 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 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 Preferred
• Experience in individual, family assessment, crisis intervention, grief and loss counseling, and discharge planning preferred Preferred
• Master Social Worker (MSW-Master) - State of Michigan Upon Hire required

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• 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 - Helen Devos Childrens Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Care Management Emergency Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

1:00 pm to 1:30 a.m.

Days Worked

Week A: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday. Week B: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. 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.