Social Worker MSW Ludington

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 guardian ships and behavioral health concerns (including psychiatric transfers).

• Conduct 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 execute a plan.
• Communicate with alternate sites of care and/or community agencies in an effective and timely manner, to best address the patient’s needs.
• Complete and document 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.
• Provide consultation and resources to members of the healthcare team.
• Maintain relevant and current knowledge of community resources.
• Participate or assist in department, regional, or statewide stakeholder committees, projects etc., as assigned/requested.
• Develop and maintain current knowledge of federal and state regulations as they pertain to role.
• Provide short term therapeutic support as appropriate for setting and location.

• Required Master’s Degree in Social Work.
• Required:
  
  2 years of relevant healthcare related experience post obtaining a 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.
• Required:
  
  Master Social Worker (MSW-Master) – State of Michigan upon hire.

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On‑demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
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• 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 – Ludington Hospital – 1 Atkinson Dr – Ludington

Employment Type

– Full time

Shift – Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours – 40

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.