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Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Medical social worker in the acute hospital with the ability to work in multiple settings including ICU, med/surg. Emergency Department, mother/baby, and the psychiatric medical unit. Job Title: Social Worker Masters Work Location: Trinity Health St. Mary’s Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI Position Summary: Join our compassionate team at Trinity Health St. Mary’s Hospital, where your skills in clinical social work will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families. In this role, you will conduct psychosocial assessments, provide brief solution-focused counseling, and develop collaborative treatment goals. Your efforts will help patients overcome barriers, access community resources, and ensure continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings. What You'll Do: Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for patients and families. Develop treatment plans that address emotional, social, and resource-related needs. Provide brief, solution-focused counseling and facilitate discharge or care planning. Advocate for patients and coordinate referrals to community-based services. Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary care teams. Document all assessments, plans, interventions, and outcomes clearly and promptly. Meet departmental productivity expectations and performance standards. What You'll Bring: Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related field from an accredited institution. Licensure: Must be eligible for licensure as a Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) by the Michigan Board of Social Work. Experience: Minimum of 2 years of social work experience in an acute inpatient setting. Key Competencies: Strong psychosocial assessment skills and clinical judgment. Ability to navigate complex family dynamics and high-acuity situations. Excellent crisis support and problem-solving abilities. Outstanding interpersonal and empathetic communication skills. Proficiency in engaging patients and care teams in effective treatment planning. Knowledge of community resources and continuity of care principles. Accurate, timely documentation in medical records and reporting systems. Why Trinity Health? As a mission-driven, people-centered health system, we are committed to providing compassionate care and promoting the well-being of every person we serve. At Trinity Health St. Mary’s, you’ll work with dedicated professionals in a supportive, collaborative environment focused on healing and hope. 📌 Apply now to make a meaningful impact in your community. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.