UHS·Auburn Hills, Michigan
The Social Worker provides comprehensive social services to inpatient and day hospital patients as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. Key duties include performing social work interventions, conducting therapy sessions, and managing discharge planning and community liaison activities.
Havenwyck Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented licensed Social Worker to join our team of compassionate and dedicated clinical professionals. The Social Worker provides social services to all inpatient and day hospital patients. Social Work duties include, but are not limited to: Participates as an integral professional member of a multidisciplinary treatment team led by the psychiatrist. Facilitates the therapeutic milieu on the treatment unit. Performs social work interventions as directed by the treatment team, the treating psychiatrist and/or the Lead Social Worker. Obtains and assesses social history information and reports this to the treatment teams. Performs discharge planning/case management from the day of admission. Provides group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, substance abuse group/didactic, and/or couples therapy as deemed appropriate by the treatment team, the treating psychiatrist, Director of Clinical Services and/or Lead Social Work. Acts as liaison for hospitalized patients with various community agencies and resources. Attends treatment team conferences and completes treatment plans. Documents in the medical record. If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Havenwyck Hospital at 248-373-9200. BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS: Challenging and rewarding work environment Free supervision for Licensing Hours Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries Free Basic Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Student Loan Repayment Program - for some degrees and criteria What do our current employees value at Havenwyck Hospital and UHS? An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Candidates must hold a Master of Social Work or MA degree and a current Michigan license (LMSW, LLMSW, LPC, or LLC). Experience working on an inpatient psychiatric unit is preferred.
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.
