SocialWorkerMSW

**Job 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 Functions** * 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, regional, or statewide stakeholder committees, projects etc., as assigned/requested. * Develops and maintains current knowledge of federal and state regulations as they pertain to role. * Provide short term therapeutic support as appropriate for setting and location. **Qualifications** Required * Master's Degree Social Work * LIC-Master Social Worker (MSW-Master) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire * LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Hospice and Home Care Upon Hire Preferred * 2 years of relevant experience healh care related experience post obtaining Master's Degree in Social Work * Care management experience * Experienc