Volunteer Licensed Master Social Worker

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MET PLUS is seeking a Volunteer Licensed Master Social Workers to see patients in our Inkster location to provide services.

• Social will Carry out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
• Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
• Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
• Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family. Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.
• Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
• Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
• Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psycho-social stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.
• Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.
• Other duties as delegated

We do require a Master's level degree and a Social Work License.

Job Type: Volunteer or Fee For Service

Application Questions

You have requested that Indeed ask candidates the following questions:

• How many years of Social Work experience do you have?
• What is the highest level of education you have completed?
• Do you have the following license or certification: LMSW?