Social Worker, Masters Licensed
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Job Location:
Marquette, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
UP Health System - Marquette
Master Social Worker Behavioral Health Support 1.0 FTE
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. UPHS Marquette is a 222 bed hospital and houses the regions only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We also provide outreach with programs like annual health and safety fairs health screenings for the entire family and more to keep our community healthy!
Where We Are:
In Marquette our fascinating history rural landscape abundant recreational opportunities and welcoming people make the Upper Peninsula someplace special. From a thriving culinary scene to charming shops to historic lighthouses and museums there is something for everyone in this beautiful lakeside gem.
Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical Dental Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
Employee Assistance Program mental physical and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare
And much more
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 patients 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 patients 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Education
Masters 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.
Required Skills
Licenses:
State of Michigan Limited Licensed Masters Social Worker (LLMSW)
State of Michigan Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) (Within 1 year of Hire)
Certifications:
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
6 months related experience
2 years related experience (Preferred)
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 against any employee or applicant for employment because of color race sex age religion national origin disability genetic information gender identity sexual orientation veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Lifepoint Health provides a diversified healthcare delivery network that includes community hospital campuses, rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities across the United States.
