Social Worker Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Pediatric

Part time – 20 hours scheduled every Friday plus every other Saturday or Sunday.

Hours:

Friday 8:00AM – 8:30PM, Saturday/Sunday (alternate) 8:00AM – 4:30PM.

This social worker will provide assessment, crisis intervention, care coordination, and safe discharge planning for patients admitted to HDVCH Pediatrics. The role also covers acute after‑hours needs in OB Women's, Pediatrics, and Neonatal ICU.

• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to assist patients and families with complex psychosocial needs.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments with patients and/or families to identify needs and develop a care plan.
• Coordinate alternate site placements, discharge planning, and safe transitions.
• Address all forms of identified abuse and neglect, adoption, substance use disorders, end‑of‑life decision making, and bereavement support.
• Provide counseling and adjustment support; facilitate guardian ships and behavioural health concerns, including psychiatric transfers.
• Communicate timely with alternate sites of care and community agencies to address patient needs.
• Complete and document assessment and plan in the electronic medical record.
• Provide consultation and resources to healthcare team members.
• Maintain current knowledge of community resources, federal and state regulations, and relevant clinical guidelines.
• Participate in departmental, regional, or statewide stakeholder committees and projects as assigned.
• Offer short‑term therapeutic support as appropriate for setting and location.

• Required:
  
  Master’s Degree in Social Work.
• Required:
  
  Two (2) years of relevant health‑care related experience after obtaining the Master’s Degree.
• Preferred:
  Care management experience.
• Preferred:
  Experience in individual, family assessment, crisis intervention, grief and loss counseling, and discharge planning.
• Preferred:
  Master Social Worker (MSW‑Master) – State of Michigan licensure.

Upon hire, benefits included are comprehensive for financial, health, and work/life balance goals.

• On‑demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on 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:

Helen Devos Children’s Hospital – 100 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI.

Department:
Care Management HDVCH – Grand Rapids Hospital.

Employment Type:

Part‑time.

Shift: Day (United States of America).

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

20 hours.

Hours of Work:
Friday 8:00AM – 8:30PM; alternate Saturday/Sunday 8:00AM – 4:30PM.

Days Worked:
Every Friday plus every other Saturday/Sunday.

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 compliance with MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirements for on‑site or hybrid workplaces.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process or perform essential job functions, 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.

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