- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI, United States of America
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Source
- Workday
Description
Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
Rotating ShiftDescription:
Per diem Social Worker - provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and care coordination for patients across multiple hospital settings, including the Emergency Department, Medical/Surgical units, Birth Center, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Psychiatric Medical Unit (PMU). Flexible scheduling!Key Skills & Qualifications
An ideal candidate for this per diem hospital Social Worker position is a flexible, resourceful social worker who can confidently provide coverage across diverse inpatient and emergency care settings.
Core Skills:
- Strong psychosocial assessment and critical thinking skills
- Crisis intervention and problem-solving abilities
- Discharge planning and care coordination expertise
- Knowledge of community resources and support services
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build rapport with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
- Strong documentation and electronic medical record proficiency
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations, patient rights, and mandated reporting requirements
Personal Attributes:
- Highly adaptable and comfortable working in new and changing environments
- Flexible and willing to cover a variety of patient populations and care settings
- Quick learner who can rapidly assess situations and adjust priorities
- Comfortable with ambiguity and unfamiliar situations
- Self-directed and able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Resilient and calm under pressure
- Team-oriented with a collaborative approach to patient care
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to support departmental needs
This role is ideal for a social worker who enjoys variety, thrives in dynamic healthcare environments, and can seamlessly transition between units while maintaining high-quality patient care and support.
Minimum requirements: LLMSW in Michigan with at least 2-3 years of experience in a hospital or other relevant healthcare field
Preferred: 5+ Years of hospital or relevant healthcare experience
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
