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McLaren Health Care Social Worker Master of Social Work - McLaren Careers in Davison, Michigan
Position Summary:
Provides assessment and intervention to assist clients/families to improve social and economic difficulties interfering with health and wellness through use of casework process and principles, strategies, and community resources
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Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Determines nature of client's situation by interviewing client; assessing medical, psychological, emotional, and social information; making on-site visits.
Establishes course of action by exploring options; setting goals with client.
Obtains assistance for client by referring him/her to community resources; arranging for appointments; establishing rapport with other agencies.
Fosters client's action or adjustment by interpreting attitudes and patterns of behavior; explaining and pointing out new options.
Performs individual and/or family therapy, as indicated.
Maintains Medical Record and department case documentation barriers to goal attainment, and client/family response to intervention.Maintains appropriate casework statistics.
Monitors planned actions by periodic follow-up.
Maintains effective operations by following policies and procedures; participating in quality reviews; reporting needed changes.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. May develop and conduct in-service training programs.
Participates in interdisciplinary conferences and provides consultation for clinical staff.
Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
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Performs other related duties as required and directed.
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Qualifications:
Required:
Masters degree in Social Work from accredited educational institution
State of Michigan licensure as a Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW)
Valid Driver's License in the State of Michigan
Preferred:
Prior experience preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as a Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association or equivalent through the Military Training network (MTN)
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