Saint Joseph Mercy Health System is hiring: Social Worker BSW in Grand Rapids

Overview

Job Title: Social Worker | Location: Clinica Santa Maria | Employment Type: Full-time | Shift: Day Shift

Description: Social Workers in this position work on a team with Nurses and Community Health Workers to case manage Medicaid eligible pregnant women and infants up to age one and their families. The social worker offers support, education, systems navigation guidance, linkage to community resources, and encouragement to nurture health and wellness throughout pregnancy. The social worker (as a member of the home visiting RN/BSW dyad) will visit the expectant mother in their home and for up to 12 months after the child is born.

Note: This position does not involve clinical social work practice such as diagnosis or psychotherapy.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients, families, and support systems
• Develop and implement strengths-based care plans
• Provide brief, solution-focused counseling and patient advocacy
• Facilitate referrals to community resources and coordinate continuity of care
• Conduct one-on-one home or office visits (minimum 30 minutes)
• Educate patients and families on health topics and available services
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and Medicaid Health Plans
• Accurately document assessments, plans, interventions, and outcomes
• Promote positive decision-making, stress management, and coping skills
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies, guidelines, and laws
• Uphold the NASW Code of Ethics
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Be part of a dedicated team making a meaningful impact in patients’ lives through advocacy, education, and care coordination. We offer a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Education: Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW). Preferred: Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Required: Current Michigan licensure as a Licensed Social Worker
• Experience: Required: Minimum 1 year of social work experience with families or equivalent education/experience. Preferred: 2+ years in a healthcare setting; experience in community health, case management, and patient advocacy. Preferred: LMSW (Licensed Master’s Social Worker) with clinical designation.
• Skills & Abilities: Strong critical thinking and prioritization skills; Excellent verbal and written communication; Ability to manage crises and maintain professional composure; Knowledge of psychosocial interventions and community resources; Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Ability to stand, bend, lift up to 10 lbs, and use communication tools
• Emotional stability and appropriate response to stressful situations
• Availability for on-call coverage as needed
• Proficiency with standard desktop applications and software for documentation and communication

Please completely fill out the application and upload resume. This is required to be considered, including internal candidates.

Our Commitment: Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.