Home Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Geriatric Population

HOME HEALTH
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW
Schedule:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm, 3 days per week, Monday - Friday
Location
Office Location: Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Main Service Area: Grand Rapids and surrounding area
This position requires daily travel to patient homes and residential facilities within your service area, with occasional office meetings.
About the Role
Help patients overcome the social and emotional barriers that stand between illness and recovery. As a Home Health Medical Social Worker, you'll provide essential psychosocial support that empowers patients and families to follow their medical treatment plans, access community resources, and work toward independence and wellness. This role is perfect for a licensed MSW who wants to make a tangible impact on health outcomes by addressing the social determinants that affect recovery. You'll work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, and physicians to ensure patients have the emotional support, resources, and problem-solving tools they need to succeed at home.
What You'll Do (In A Nutshell)
Assess and address psychosocial needs
Counsel and educate
Connect Patients with resources
Collaborate on Care Planning
Maintain Clinical Excellence
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
Master's or doctoral degree from a CSWE-accredited school of social work
Current State License as a Master's Social Worker (MSW/LMSW/LCSW), with Clinical designation
Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed Master's Social Worker
Reliable transportation with valid automobile insurance and valid Driver's License
Willingness to travel daily for home visits within service area
Preferred Qualifications
Previous home health or medical social work experience
Knowledge of Medicare home health benefit and Conditions of Participation
Experience with care coordination and discharge planning
Essential Skills and Competencies
Strong clinical assessment and counseling skills
Ability to identify and address s