GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for consultation and direction of social work in assigned area. Provides orientation and education to the social workers. Conducts casework services and counseling and recommends functions necessary to ensure the overall operational viability of assigned area(s). Participates in the establishment of policies, procedures and work processes. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in the department's goals and objectives.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Master's Degree in Social Work. Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical social work experience. Strong working knowledge of Discharge Planning. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Keen analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Positive physician and payer relationships. Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Ability to manage multiple priorities and sensitive situations.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: LMSW with clinical specialty or clinical/macro specialty licensure, registered by the State of Michigan. ACM or CCMC Certification preferred.

Additional Information

Organization: Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital

Department: MH - General Adult Unit

Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan's largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more athenryford.com.

Benefits

Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or

making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry

Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice

Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are

dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance

and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an

employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program

(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.