Cleveland Clinic·Grosse Pointe, Michigan
Coordinate care and services for patients in the Emergency Department and Medical/Surgical units through psychosocial assessments and supportive counseling. Facilitate safe transitions of care and manage all aspects of discharge planning for high-risk patients.
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Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm
Join Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital and experience healthcare at its best. This facility is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will provide stellar patient care, work with state-of-the-art technology and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Case Management Social Worker in our Emergency Department and Medical/Surgical units, you will be responsible for coordinating the care and services of patients through comprehensive psychosocial assessments, supportive counseling and linkage to community resources. This role involves intervention with individuals experiencing complex psychosocial or discharge planning challenges, provision of crisis intervention for patients and families, and facilitation of safe, effective transitions of care for high-risk patients. When you join our team, you will be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and a purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. with every 4th weekend rotation and 1 holiday per year requirements.
Coordinate the care and services of select patients.
Intervene with patients who have complex psychosocial and discharge planning needs.
Conduct detailed psychosocial assessments and coordinate with community resources and supportive counseling.
Offer crisis interventions to patients and families with psychosocial needs and facilitate the transition of care for high-risk patients facing barriers to care.
Manage all aspects of discharge planning for assigned patients in order to ensure a timely discharge and provide appropriate connection with post-discharge care providers.
Work with families exhibiting complex family dynamics.
Communicate with interdisciplinary team regarding the discharge planning status of all patients that are referred.
Educate patients, families and physicians regarding post-acute options and address freedom of choice and financial concerns.
Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessment and interventions and make treatment recommendations to engage patients and families in adherence to the treatment plan by reducing or eliminating the social, psychological, financial, behavioral and regulatory barriers to successful medical outcomes.
Serve as a resource person to provide counseling and intervention related to treatment decisions and end-of-life issues.
Advocate for patients and families by providing intervention in cases involving child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, elderly abuse, institutional abuse and sexual assault.
Advocate for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services within the health care system and community.
Meet core social work competencies and adhere to regulations.
Remain current with regulations which impact the care of patients and regulatory compliance.
Promote individual, professional growth and development and meet mandatory and continuing education requirements.
Serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource less experienced caregivers and represent the department on committees.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
Discharge Planning, SW Discharge Planning, Social Work Discharge Planning, Social Worker Care Management, Social Worker Case Management
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Market context
Behavioral health openings in Michigan often draw steady interest because employers need independently licensed clinicians who can provide consistent weekly availability. For this LMSW role, competition may center on licensure status, schedule flexibility, and readiness to meet a 25-session, 30-hour weekly commitment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting, then confirm your Michigan licensure and availability before applying.
