Medical Social Worker - Geriatrics Livonia

About the role

The Medical Social Worker provides psychosocial assessment, case management, and social service coordination services to address barriers to patient’s optimal health related to Social Influencers of Health (SIOH). Connects patients with designated community agencies to meet social and financial needs, and provides advocacy, crisis intervention, and resource assistance to patients and families. This position will be fully in person at Livonia Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients using screening tools and clinical interview regarding their psycho-social factors.
• Provides advanced problem solving, refers patients to community agencies to address needs and improve outcomes.
• Intervenes with patients and their family/support system to alleviate barriers to health.
• Broker with community agencies to access services to meet patient’s needs.
• Carefully coordinates care across interdisciplinary team of providers.
• Assess and triage patient needs by phone and in-office visits.

Requirements

• Education: Masters degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
• Credentials/Licenses: Valid, unrestricted license to practice clinical social work in the State of Michigan.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in a social work setting with vulnerable populations. Preferred crisis intervention and medical setting experience, with geriatric populations.

Qualifications

• Committed to delivering exceptional care through core values of Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Efficiency, and Service.
• Passionate about patient-centered care and eager to make a difference every day.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Predictable outpatient schedule with a focus on work-life balance.
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities.
• Meaningful work improving the health of patients and communities across Southeast Michigan.

Pay

Details of pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Schedule details are not specified in the job posting.