Social Worker Bachelor of Social Work - McLaren Careers

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

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities :

Seeks case supervision and consultation as appropriate.

Determines nature of client's situation by interviewing client; assessing medical, psychological, emotional, and social information.

Establishes course of action by exploring options; setting goals with client.

Obtains assistance for client by referring him / her to community resources; arranging for appointments; establishing rapport with other agencies.

Fosters client's action or adjustment by interpreting attitudes and patterns of behavior; explaining and pointing out new options.

Performs individual and / or family therapy, as indicated.

Maintains medical record and department case documentation barriers to goal attainment, and client / family response to intervention.

Monitors planned actions by periodic follow-up.

Maintains effective operations by following policies and procedures; participating in quality reviews; reporting needed changes.

Participates in interdisciplinary conferences and provides consultation for clinical staff.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

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.

Performs other related duties as directed

Qualifications : Required :

Bachelor’s degree in social work from accredited educational institution

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as a Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association or equivalent through the Military Training network (MTN)

State of Michigan licensure as Licensed Bachelor’s Social Worker (LBSW)

Preferred :

• One year health care experience.

Position / Subsidiary Specific :

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans.

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