Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPIERENCE

• Graduate of a master’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Maintains license / registration as a Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW) from the State of Michigan.
• Prefer two (2) years’ experience. A minimum of one (1) years’ experience in health care, Hospice experience is preferred.
• Experience with issues concerning the terminally ill and death / dying.
• Presents a negative TB skin test and / or chest X-ray and other tests as required by Centrica Care Navigators.
• Maintains a valid Michigan driver’s license and has the availability of a reliable, licensed and insured vehicle for use on the job, vehicle must be insured in accordance with the State of Michigan.
• Remains up to date on all routine immunizations required by LARA and agency policy.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Social Worker is responsible for the implementation of social work services for the patient / family / caregiver from the time of admission through the date of discharge, transfer, or death. The Social Worker is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team and provides interventions to meet the psychosocial needs of the patient / family / caregiver.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES