Social Worker - Northland Park Dialysis

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Social Worker- Northland Park Dialysis 

40 Hours/ Week - Eligible for Full-Time Benefits

LLMSW and LMSW eligible

Address: 21000 Northwestern Hwy. Southfield, MI 48075

About the Department

As part of Henry Ford Health's Community Care Services, this role plays a vital role in expanding access to care through community-based programs. Our team connects individuals with essential health resources, support services, and care coordination, ensuring that patients receive the care they need, where they need it. By focusing on diverse populations, we make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve, fostering health equity and improving outcomes for all.

Role Overview

As a Social Worker-Intern, you will create positive outcomes for patients and their families by managing complex psychosocial and economic challenges. You¿ll provide education, collaborate on discharge plans, and offer crisis interventions. Your work will bridge the gap between the hospital and the community, ensuring patients receive the support they need to cope with illness and treatment.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Create outcomes for patients and families by managing complex psychosocial and economic co-morbidities.
• Provide education and consultation on resources, and collaborate to develop and implement discharge plans.
• Assist patients and families in adjusting to and coping with illness, diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis.
• Mobilize resources to reduce risk and serve as a liaison between the hospital and the community.
• Offer crisis interventions to patients and families.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and engage in mission-driven work. We provide opportunities for learning and development, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that's transforming healthcare at Henry Ford Health.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
• LLMSW required; must obtain full licensure upon completing 4,000 supervised hours within 12 months.
• Ability to interview, assess, organize, and problem-solve.
• Familiarity with PC and ability to analyze data.
• Exposure and/or experience in pre-acute and post-acute care, as well as community resources.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams and community agencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement principles.