Social Worker LLMSW Addiction Med

About the Role

Provides individual co-occurring counseling and supportive services to patients within the outpatient Addiction Recovery Clinic, helping individuals achieve and maintain recovery goals. Conducts crisis intervention, relapse prevention planning, and ongoing care management to support patient stability and long-term recovery. Collaborates with community partners, including the Berrien County Jail MAT/MOUD Program and the Berrien County Health Department, to coordinate services, strengthen continuity of care, and reduce barriers to treatment. Connects patients with internal and community resources to address basic needs and facilitate appropriate referrals. Works closely with the addiction medicine physicians, nursing, and community providers to promote whole-person care, prevent relapse, and improve recovery outcomes.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work (Required)
• LIC-Master Soc Work LTD - State of Michigan (Required upon hire)

Qualifications

Experience in individual, family assessment, crisis intervention, grief and loss counseling, and discharge planning preferred.

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members, and communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders, and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity, and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more
• Optional identity theft protection, home, and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Schedule

• Employment Type: Full time
• Shift: Variable
• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
• Hours of Work: Variable
• Days Worked: Monday to Friday

Primary Location: SITE - Care Center Niles - 42 N St Joseph Ave - Niles, Department: Addiction Medicine Niles Care Ctr - Medical Group South