Social Worker Behavioral Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital at Corewell Health

Every other weekend: Saturday & Sunday. 8 hours a day- 16 hours a pay period. About Department: This position provides support for behavioral health patients in the HDVCH Emergency Department Inpatient Pediatrics and Med/Psych Unit. This social worker provides assessment care coordination recommendations therapeutic interventions and safe discharge planning for children admitted to HDVCH with acute behavioral health needs.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 patients 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 patients 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.QualificationsRequired Masters Degree Social WorkMaster Social Worker (MSW-Master) - State of Michigan Excludes VNA and Rural Health Clinics (RHC) Upon Hire required OrMaster Soc Work LTD - State of Michigan Excludes VNA and Rural Health Clinics (RHC) Upon Hire requiredHow Corewell Health cares for youComprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.On-demand pay program powered by PayactivDiscounts 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 insuranceTraditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savingsEligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and statusPrimary LocationSITE - Helen Devos Childrens Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand RapidsDepartment NameCare Management - HDVCHEmployment TypePart timeShiftDay (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours8Hours of WorkDays WorkedWeekend FrequencyCURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members patients visitors and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR Varicella Tdap and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site 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. 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 Experience: years Vacancy: 1