Corewell Health·Grand Rapids, Michigan
Coordinate care management and behavioral health interventions for patients with complex needs in the emergency department. Collaborate with healthcare teams and community agencies to provide therapeutic support and ensure seamless transitions of care.
About Butterworth Hospital Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals.
Since 1873, we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education.
It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals.
Scope of work Utilizes clinical judgment and expertise to coordinate care management/behavioral health interventions.
Develops strategies to ensure cost effective, quality care outcomes to patients with complex care needs.
Identifies options for levels of care for individuals and populations of patients, focusing on strategies that will promote optimal health.
Assesses, plans, monitors, and provides therapeutic interventions as appropriate.
Collaborates with patient and family to facilitate understanding of diagnosis and to provide therapeutic interventions to support necessary lifestyle and behavior changes.
Partner with patients, families, and other health care providers to ensure understanding the impact the disease or illness has on the patient's mental and emotional health.
Respond to crisis situations and engage with patients and families to access the appropriate level of care across the continuum.
Emphasis of duties may vary depending upon area of assignment.
Works in close collaboration and communication with physicians and other members of the health care team in order to minimize duplication of effort, promote teamwork, and ensure seamless coordination of services within and between teams and across campuses.
Assists with patient evaluation and treatment to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying a patient’s health problem(s).
Actively participates in care conferences as appropriate.
Mobilizes patient/significant others’ to utilize their own strength to make necessary lifestyle and behavior changes.
Acts as a patient advocate to ensure their desires are recognized and followed to the greatest extent possible.
Identifies and responds to any situations representing risk to the patient, their family, the organization and/or the community.
Partners with community agencies to coordinate care across the continuum to offer options, tools, and resources to allow patients the opportunity to achieve his or her desired goals.
Required Master's Degree Social Work Licensed Master Social Worker - State of Michigan Excludes Upon Hire required Or Master Social Work- Limited- State of Michigan Excludes VNA and Rural Health Clinics (RHC) Upon Hire required
Requires a Master's Degree in Social Work and a valid Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Limited Master Social Work license from the State of Michigan. Must be able to work every other weekend.
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.
