Social Worker LMSW Ionia Family Medicine
Social Worker LMSW Ionia Family Medicine
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Job Description
About the Department
The Corewell Health West Ambulatory Care Management Department is made up of Social Workers RN Care Managers Community Health Workers and Medical Assistants. We have a large team of Social Workers and RN Care Managers who are embedded in Primary Care offices across the system. Care Management work is focused on identifying and connecting with patients who have behavioral health concerns or chronic medical conditions on an outpatient basis and assisting these patients with developing healthy behaviors and coping skills that will improve overall health outcomes. Our Ambulatory Care Managers play an active role on the patients care team and partner with primary care providers in developing an appropriate treatment approach for patients experiencing chronic disease and/or behavioral health concerns to promote selfmanagement and symptom improvement. The Ambulatory Care Management team also provides comprehensive transitions of care support to patients who have been admitted to the hospital in an effort to keep patients well in the community prevent readmissions and reduce overall cost of care. Resources and support for barriers related to Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) is also provided to primary care patients by our remote team of Community Health Workers. The Ambulatory Care Management Department has consistently demonstrated successful outcomes through the interventions provided to patients.
About Outpatient Clinics
Corewell Health operates over 300 outpatient clinics across Michigan bringing a multitude of care options to the communities that we serve. There are over 40 different types of primary care and specialty practices which allows those who work in these clinics the opportunity to learn and explore various interests or to specialize in one area.
Scope of work
Plans and prioritizes care for individuals and population of clients focusing on strategies that will promote optimal health within populations. Provides peer support and role modeling related to the development of life skills and health/wellness to individuals and families during home visits if applicable. Demonstrates expertise current knowledge in patient care and management of a caseload of clients of varying complexity and seeks to improve patient family and health systems/community outcomes through the application of educational concepts/skills and preventive care in a managed care environment.
Assesses internal referrals and may provide individual shortterm therapy services or care management services and monitors patient progress.
Develops plan of care and makes recommendations to PCPs specialists and other members of the health care team regarding mental health treatment strategies and identifies strategies to maximize continuity of care across the continuum.
Assesses and provides followup for the Systematic Case Review process which includes consultation with psychiatrist and serves as liaison between PCP and consulting psychiatrist to assist in psychotropic medication management for patients.
Responds to patients urgent mental health concerns including suicide risk assessments and assists patient in accessing appropriate level of care.
Professional development opportunities through peer case review and monthly continuing education opportunities.
Qualifications
2 years of relevant experience related field Required
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) State of Michigan Upon Hire Required
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
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Optional identity theft protection home and auto insurance pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE ICC Ionia 2776 S State Rd IoniaDepartment Name
Employment Type
Full timeShift
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
Days Worked
Weekend Frequency
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members patients visitors and community. We require a drugfree workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR Varicella Tdap and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an onsite or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process to perform the essential functions of a job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability pregnancy or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race color national origin sex disability age religion genetic information marital status height weight gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other legally protected category.
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.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
Employment Type
Full-Time
