Clinical Social Worker MSW TMP Req #: 30129170 Category: Clinical/Allied Health Facility: Beaumont Hospital FH Department: Care Management Schedule: Casual/Contingent Shift: RotatingHours: Varies Job Details:
GENERAL 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/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 DUTIES:
*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 or hospital committees, projects etc., as assigned/requested.
*Develops and maintains current knowledge of federal and state regulations as they pertain to role.
Inpatient psychiatric duties: (when exists)
Conducts daily group therapy sessions with eligible inpatients and Partial program patients and also may perform utilization review for this patient population
Provides discharge planning and utilization approvals for post inpatient care.
STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS
*Education / Training:
*Master's degree in social work.
*Work Experience:
*Experience in individual, family assessment, crisis intervention, grief and loss counseling, and discharge planning preferred
*Certification, Licensure, Registration:
*State of Michigan Social Work License. LMSW expected within 5 years of employment.
*Other Qualifications:
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development and dynamics of behavior for age related groups. Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and ability to adapt to technical demands of electronic communication. Ability to work independently but contribute positively to team performance. Ability to manage, prioritize multiple situations and tasks while remaining calm. Must demonstrate willingness to be flexible and cope with multiple job stressors.
Key word: Social Worker
Beaumont Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
