Social Worker (LMSW)

The Social Worker (LMSW) position is responsible for creating optimal outcomes for the patient and family by managing complex psychosocial and economic co-morbidities. Through advanced practice skills, morbidities resources that reduce risks and serves as ambassador between medical centers and community. This position provides outreach activities, counseling, and engages community resources to assist non-compliant, chronic disease patients, complex patients and uninsured patients to comply with their providers prescribed health regiment. The Social Worker provides crisis interventions and assists patients and families in understanding the implications and complexities of the patient's medical condition and its impact on lifestyles. The Social Worker position is a critical role and will also serve as a member of health center operations management team.Formal education required : Master's degree in social work from an accredited programExperience / skills / ability required (number of years and type, if applicable) : 5-years' experience including 2-years' knowledge and skill in case work methodology2-years' experience working with children and adolescentsKnowledge of healthcare and regulations pertinent to responsibilitiesAbility to perform psychosocial assessment risks factor analysis and treatment planningDemonstrate interpersonal skills to interact effectively with physicians, other center employees, patients and their family membersExperience in individual and family counseling in a health care settingExperience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)Ability to work with a high level of cultural diversityAbility to work as a part of a health care teamExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to handle multiple projects with competing prioritiesFlexible to work at all TWPMC medical centersFamiliar with medical terminologyMaintain strictest confidentialityFurther formal education which is not required but which may be desirable : N / AAdditional knowledge, skills and abilities which are not required but which may be desirable : Experience in a managed care or federally qualified health center (FQHC)Experience with the needs of inner-city, low-income populationsExperience with patient and / or community health care educationExperience with the availability of and referral to community health care servicesExperience with visiting patients in their homes or in institutionsKnowledge of healthcare insurances : Medicaid, Medicare, and Managed CareSpecialized training and / or certification / license : Valid Michigan Social Work LicenseValid Michigan driver's license and access to a vehicleDemonstrate working knowledge in the use of personal computers and Microsoft Office SuitePRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES : Interviews patients with problems, such as personal and family adjustments, finances, employment, food, clothing, housing, physical and mental impairment to determine nature and degree of problemsInterviews others such as relatives, friends, or significant others to obtain information as neededConsults with physician and other health care team members to coordinate medical and social service needsDevelops and implements a care plan based on the patient's need assessmentCounsels and aids patients and families requiring assistance of social service agenciesHelps patient to modify attitudes and patterns of behavior by increasing understanding of self, personal problems, and the patient's part in creating them. Educates patients on the impact th