Position Overview:
Job Type: Casual (as needed)
Schedule: 1st Shift (flex): 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Department: Medical Rehabilitation Center
Location: 3340 Hospital Rd, Saginaw, MI 48603
Social work starts here!
At HealthSource Saginaw, we are seeking a compassionate Social Worker to join our Medical Rehabilitation Center program. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones while working on an as-needed basis.
As a Social Worker, you will have the opportunity to grow your clinical expertise, support patients and families through their recovery journey, and collaborate with a team dedicated to helping each individual reach their goals.
Rise to Be Your Best each and every day, inspiring staff, patients, their loved ones, and everyone around you to do the same.
What You’ll Do:
The Social Worker will perform the full range of assignments including but not limited to:
- Complete psychosocial admission assessments, including evaluation of psychosocial and emotional functioning, events precipitating admission, identification of patient needs, limitations, and strengths.
- Coordinate the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans in consultation with the patient and other treatment team members; revise treatment plans accordingly and ensure the awareness of insurance coverage and estimated length of stay are appropriate for patient needs.
- Maintain timely communication with patient’s family/significant relations and be a liaison between family, facility, and community resources.
- Provide intervention services including crisis intervention, individual, and family therapies in relation to wellbeing related to illness, disability, and hospitalization. Identify/make recommendations for alternate treatment methods as necessary.
- Coordinate care conferences, discharge planning, and family training with the interdisciplinary team and community resources. Ensure all equipment or supplies are accurately ordered and delivered for proper discharge.
- Assess the need for staff development programs in relation to psychosocial needs of the rehabilitation patients and their support systems.
- Maintain professional knowledge through participation with continuing education to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the therapy setting.
- Complete discharge follow-up calls to ensure patient and family have a successful discharge back to community setting.
- Assist the nursing unit to bridge communication of patient needs and support, while also supporting patient intake and admitting process.
- Schedule and organize transportation to/from outside appointments ensuring family training has been completed if family is scheduled to transport.
- Perform additional assignments as requested by the Medical Rehabilitation Center Executive and/or Nurse Manager or by changes in current Federal, State or regulatory agency requirements/guidelines.
What We’re Looking For:
REQUIRED:
- Completed Bachelor’s or Master's Degree from an Accredited School of Social Work (BSW/MSW).
- Must be licensed, or eligible for licensure, by the State of Michigan.
- If practicing under a limited license, full licensure is expected within two years unless an extension is approved by the direct supervisor.
- Must remain knowledgeable of applicable regulations and ensure appropriate supervision coverage when practicing under a limited license.
- Current BLS/CPR certification. Onsite training is available if needed.
PREFERRED:
- Two (2) years of experience in the field of Social Work or Counseling.
