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Bronson Healthcare Group Medical Social Worker - Bronson South Haven in South Haven, Michigan
UP TO $10k SIGN-ON BONUS
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Benefits And Incentives
- Day 1 benefits, competitive pay, advancement opportunities and more!
Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for full-time position (36 hours per week and above)
Hospital Medical Social Worker:
Responsible for the delivery of social work services to all medical areas of the hospital to a variety of patient populations. Provides direct intervention with patients and families in such areas as mental health, suicide, domestic violence, sexual assault, child/adult abuse/neglect, death/grief, crisis intervention, advocacy, and substance abuse. In conjunction with assessment provides intervention for families and patients for discharge planning, etc. Educates and counsels patients/families on available community resources and facilities. Collaborates with other members of the patient care team including external agencies to assess each situation to determine the best course of action. Coordinates and manages systems and activities toward the end that referred patients are discharged in a timely manner to psychiatric facilities, substance abuse treatment, etc. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.
Hospital Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Social Work and Licensed Master's Social Work (LMSW) or Limited License Master's Social Work (LLMSW) in good standing OR Master's Degree in Psychology or Counseling Psychology and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Limited License Professional Counselor (LLPC) or License Psychologist (LP) or Limited License Psychologist (LLP)will be considered will be considered.
- Fully licensed within two years of hire including state required supervision hours and licensing exam, required.
- 1-2 years professional level of work experience in healthcare or mental health, preferred.
Current driver's license in the state of Michigan and proof of insurance required for BAH.
Responsibilities:
Assesses the nature of the crisis and the immediate social/emotional needs and strengths of the patient and family in order to provide appropriate intervention.
Performs appropriate screenings based on patient population and need.
Identifies problems surrounding the crisis situation and may act as patient advocate to ameliorate such problems.
Collaborates with other members of the patient care team to understand each situation from different perspectives and recommends or provides immediate treatment and solution focused interventions.
Works effectively as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, collaborating and communicating regularly with the team and other members on cases and as issues arise.
Identifies the need for, develops plan of care and makes referrals to community agencies and other healthcare specialist and plans to ensure the appropriate follow-up treatment and support is available and provided for after leaving the department.
Thoroughly documents each case and enters appropriate information into the patient's medical record.
Participates in the development of departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
Identifies and provides for learning needs of patients, families, and healthcare co-workers.
Assumes responsibility for professional development.
Develops and supports a positive work climate and the overall team ef