Medical Social Worker - Geriatrics Livonia
Trinity Health · Ann Arbor, MI · Today
On-siteOTHRFull-time
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Description: Fully in person at Livonia Medical Center.
About the role
The Medical Social Worker provides psychosocial assessment, case management, and resource 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.
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.
- Careers 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
- None specified
Skills
- Compassionate
- Patient-focused
- Advanced problem solving
- Referral skills
- Crisis intervention
- Resource assistance
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Phone and in-office assessment skills
Benefits
- Day-one benefits
- Predictable outpatient schedule
- Focus on work-life balance
- Collaborative team environment
- Strong provider partnerships
- Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
- Meaningful work improving the health of patients and communities across Southeast Michigan
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