Corewell Health·Royal Oak, Michigan
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to assist patients and families with complex psychosocial needs, including discharge planning and crisis intervention. Conduct psychosocial assessments and coordinate with community agencies to ensure effective transitions of care.
Scope of work 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.
Provide short term therapeutic support as appropriate for setting and location.
Required Master's Degree Social Work 2 years of relevant experience healh care related experience post obtaining Master's Degree in Social Work Preferred Care management experience Preferred Experience in individual, family assessment, crisis intervention, grief and loss counseling, and discharge planning preferred Preferred Master Social Worker (MSW-Master) - State of Michigan Upon Hire required
Requires a Master's Degree in Social Work and at least 2 years of relevant healthcare experience post-graduation. A State of Michigan MSW license is required upon hire.
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