Social Worker Palliative Care

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).

• 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.

Required

• Required Master's Degree Social Work
• Experience in individual, family assessment, crisis intervention, grief and loss counseling, and discharge planning preferred
• LIC-Master Soc Work LTD - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Hospice and Home Care Upon Hire required

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our 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.

• 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 the things that matter to you, like 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
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

SITE - Musculoskeletal Center - 230 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Palliative Inpatient - Hospice West

Full time

40

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday to Friday