What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker LMSW position at Spectrum Health?
Job Summary
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).
Essential Functions
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
LIC-Master Social Worker (MSW-Master) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire
Preferred
2 years of relevant experience health care related experience post obtaining Master's Degree in Social Work
Care management experience
Experience in individual, family assessment, crisis intervention, grief and loss counseling, and discharge planning
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 - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St JosephDepartment Name
Behavioral Health Unit D 1 St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph HospEmployment Type
Part timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
0.04Hours of Work
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Days Worked
Monday to FridayWeekend Frequency
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