Social Worker Master of Social Work

The Social Worker MSW provides assessment and intervention to assist clients/families to improve social and economic difficulties interfering with health and wellness through use of casework process and principles, strategies, and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Determines nature of client's situation by interviewing client; assessing medical, psychological, emotional, and social information; making on-site visits.
• Establishes course of action by exploring options; setting goals with client.
• Obtains assistance for client by referring him/her to community resources; arranging for appointments; establishing rapport with other agencies.
• Fosters client's action or adjustment by interpreting attitudes and patterns of behavior; explaining and pointing out new options.
• Performs individual and/or family therapy, as indicated. Required:
• Masters degree in Social Work from accredited educational institution.
• State of Michigan licensure as a Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW). Preferred:
• Prior experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as a Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association or equivalent through the Military Training network (MTN). Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans. Nicotine Testing
• To provide a safe, healthy environment for our patients, employees and visitors, as of February 1, 2013 Mc. Laren no longer hires individuals who use nicotine and will conduct nicotine testing during the pre-employment process. If the test is positive the offer will be rescinded. Individuals who test positive may re-apply for employment after six months.