Social Worker Bachelor BSW
Position Summary: Provides assessment and intervention to assist clients/families to improve social and economic difficulties interfering with health and wellness through use of casework process and principles, strategies, and community resources.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned:
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Seeks case supervision and consultation as appropriate.
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Determines nature of client’s situation by interviewing client; assessing medical, psychological, emotional, and social information.
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Establishes course of action by exploring options; setting goals with client.
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Obtains assistance for client by referring him/her to community resources; arranging for appointments; establishing rapport with other agencies.
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Fosters client’s action or adjustment by interpreting attitudes and patterns of behavior; explaining and pointing out new options.
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Maintains medical record and department case documentation barriers to goal attainment, and client/family response to intervention.
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Monitors planned actions by periodic follow-up.
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Maintains effective operations by following policies and procedures; participating in quality reviews; reporting needed changes.
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Participates in interdisciplinary conferences and provides consultation for clinical staff.
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Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
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Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
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Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work from accredited educational institution
- State of Michigan licensure as Licensed Bachelor’s Social Worker (LBSW)
Preferred:
- One year health care experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as a Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association or equivalent through the Military Training network (MTN)
Additional Information
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 26001692
- Daily Work Times: 8:00am-4:30pm
- Hours Per Pay Period: 80
- On Call: No
- Weekends: No