About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Social Worker Bachelor of Social Work
Position Summary:
Generates and accepts Social Work referrals, applies casework process, performs department duties, documents activities and performs social work functions of counseling, referral/resource acquisition/and case consultation and coordination. Follows organizational, regulatory agency, and accrediting body policies, procedures, standards and requirements when assisting in the delivery of Social Work services. Works within the scope of practice defined in the Administrative Rules of the Board of Social Work.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
1. Assists with psychosocial data collection on individuals admitted to mental health unit.
2. Serves as a patient advocate for individuals requiring mental health services and psychosocial support services.
3. Assumes responsibility for assigned caseload/units/programs and accompanying service delivery.
4. Participates in coordinated and cooperative manner with allied health team and physician to maximize patient functioning and enhance departmental performance.
5. Participates appropriately in treatment team conferences, patient meetings, interviews, and group sessions required.
Required:
· Possess a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from accredited higher educational institution.
· Michigan Licensure as Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW).
Preferred:
· Acute hospital, Behavioral Health, Case Management or Emergency Room experience
· Possess at least one year of work related experience
· Substance Abuse and Treatment Certification
· Advanced Care Planning Certification/Training
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
Nicotine Testing - To provide a safe, healthy environment for our patients, employees and visitors, as of February 1, 2013 McLaren no longer hires individuals who use nicotine and will conduct nicotine testing during the pre-employment process. If the test is positive the offer will be rescinded. Individuals who test positive may re-apply for employment after six months.
Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
