Medical Social Worker; LLMSW or LMSW - Social Work

Medical Social Worker (LLMSW or LMSW) - Social Work
* Days - 16hrs/pay period

Location: Grand Rapids, MI |
Salary: $70,000.00 - $76,000.00 |
Posted: 1 week ago |
Requisition #: req
11362 |
Shift: Days |
Weekends: Yes |
FTE: 0.2 |
On-call: No

The Limited License Medical Social Worker is an active member of the multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive social work services, including assessment, treatment planning, intervention, and referral to positively impact patient and family outcomes.

• Graduate of an accredited social work school with current State of Michigan Limited Licensure (LLMSW) and good standing, with capability of being fully licensed within 3 years.
• Minimum of two years work experience in a medical and/or mental health setting, preferred; knowledge of managed care/insurance desirable.
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of computers and related systems and software preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources is desirable.
• Knowledge and expertise in working with people who have complex medical problems and psychosocial stressors.
• Must possess critical thinking skills, demonstrated by effective decision making and appropriate problem‑solving methods; a high degree of professionalism is essential for all contact with patients, family members, staff, referral sources, and co‑workers.
• Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal, oral, written and text, while facilitating with families, patients, and community agencies.
• Ability to work independently and professionally, set priorities and take initiative while working efficiently and using sound judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged patient and department information.

• Assess patient’s biopsychosocial needs, including counseling patients and family members during emergency visits or acute hospitalization, and intervening as part of a multidisciplinary approach.
• Provide educational information to patients and families regarding coping with health care concerns, psychological issues, and social situations while promoting health and wellness.
• Consult and collaborate with members of the health care team to facilitate appropriate planning concerning psycho/social care, team evaluations, and discharge planning.
• Facilitate referrals and transfers to other facilities and resource centers as appropriate.
• Provide short‑term crisis intervention and appropriate follow‑up arrangements, including placements requiring involuntary/voluntary psychiatric care.
• Coordinate psychiatric services and follow‑up counseling.
• Conduct comprehensive assessment and coordination of mandatory reporting processes in areas of CPS/APS.
• Act as liaison between patient, family, multidisciplinary team, and community resources for education and discharge planning.
• Assist patients with understanding advanced directives, power of attorney, and financial concerns.
• Identify risk management issues and coordinate with the risk management department.
• Participate in peer review; assist in collecting and reporting resource and financial indicators including case mix index, LOS, avoidable days, readmission rates, denials and appeals as necessary.
• Participate in continuing education to enhance professional growth and development; meet all requirements to keep licensure current.
• Supervise student interns when opportunities arise.
• Other duties as deemed appropriate and necessary.
• Exhibit predictable and reliable attendance.

Category: Nonprofit - Social Services