Lifepoint Health® is hiring: Social Worker in Marquette

Overview

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UP Health System - Marquette – Master Social Worker PRN, Behavioral Health Support.

UP Health System - Marquette is a 222-bed hospital housing the region's only Level II Trauma Center and NICU, with community programs and health screenings.

Position Summary

Investigates, assesses, and plans interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental problems. Reports to: Director. FLSA: Exempt.

Essential Functions

• Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient’s family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives.
• Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions.
• Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress. Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient’s treatment plan.
• Assists with discharge planning and processes. Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan.
• Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for NHP.
• Assists patients with Safety Net applications when needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Master’s degree
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Licenses: State of Michigan Limited Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LLMSW); State of Michigan Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) (Within 1 year of Hire)
• Certifications: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
• Minimum Work Experience: 6 months related experience

EEOC Statement

UP Health System – Marquette is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans’ status, or any other basis protected by law.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.