Social Worker Helen DeVos Emergency Department
Corewell Health
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Posted on Oct 19, 2024
****Friday and every other Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. to Midnight.
About the Department:
This position is for part time evening hours as a social worker (LMSW/LLMSW) in HDVCH ER. Primary duties include pediatric behavioral health crisis assessments, emotional support & coordination during a pediatric medical trauma, assessment and coordination for child welfare and family systems concerns. Social worker will work alongside a team of social workers and medical professionals in a fast-paced, ever-changing setting.
About Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
We fight for every child. With 350+ pediatric specialists and subspecialists, 12 years of U.S. News & World Report national rankings and innovations that draw patients from all over the world, we're driven to replace fear with hope and doubt with answers. We believe in the possibility of every child's future. Because it's only impossible until it isn't. We have both inpatient and ambulatory spaces as well as a Level 1 trauma Emergency Department designated to children.
Scope of work
Utilizes clinical judgment and expertise to coordinate care management/behavioral health interventions. Develops strategies to ensure cost effective, quality care outcomes to patients with complex care needs. Identifies options for levels of care for individuals and populations of patients, focusing on strategies that will promote optimal health. Assesses, plans, monitors, and provides therapeutic interventions as appropriate. Collaborates with patient and family to facilitate understanding of diagnosis and to provide therapeutic interventions to support necessary lifestyle and behavior changes. Partner with patients, families, and other health care providers to ensure understanding the impact the disease or illness has on the patient's mental and emotional health. Respond to crisis situations and engage with patients and families to access the appropriate level of care across the continuum. Emphasis of duties may vary depending upon area of assignment.
- Works in close collaboration and communication with physicians and other members of the health care team in order to minimize duplication of effort, promote teamwork, and ensure seamless coordination of services within and between teams and across campuses.
- Assists with patient evaluation and treatment to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying a patient’s health problem(s). Actively participates in care conferences as appropriate.
- Mobilizes patient/significant others’ to utilize their own strength to make necessary lifestyle and behavior changes. Acts as a patient advocate to ensure their desires are recognized and followed to the greatest extent possible. Identifies and responds to any situations representing risk to the patient, their family, the organization and/or the community.
- Partners with community agencies to coordinate care across the continuum to offer options, tools, and resources to allow patients the opportunity to achieve his or her desired goals.
How we will care for you, while you care for our patients
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Free onsite parking
Qualifications
- Required Master's Degree Social Work
- Licensed Master Social Worker - State of Michigan Excludes VNA and Rural Health Clinics (RHC) Upon Hire required Or
- Master Social Work- Limited- State of Michigan Excludes VNA and Rural Health Clinics (RHC) Upon Hire required
Primary Location
SITE - Helen Devos Childrens Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand RapidsDepartment Name
Care Management - Emergency - GREmployment Type
Part timeShift
Evening (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
9Hours of Work
6pm to midnightDays Worked
Fridays + e/o TuesdayWeekend Frequency
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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
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