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Henry Ford Health

9d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Detroit

AI generated summary

  • You need a Master's in Social Work, ability to assess needs and collaborate, experience in care settings, LLMSW, and must pursue full licensure after 4,000 supervised hours.
  • You will manage psychosocial issues, educate on resources, support discharge planning, assist families coping with illness, and provide crisis intervention.

Requirements

  • Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited program required.
  • Ability to interview, assess, organize and problem solve.
  • Ability to identify appropriate community resources on assigned caseload and to work collaboratively with patients, families, multidisciplinary team and community agencies to achieve desired patient outcomes.
  • Ability to analyze data. Familiar with PC.
  • Exposure and/or experience in pre-acute and post-acute care, as well as community resources.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as to develop collaborative relationships with physicians, families, patients, interdisciplinary team and other community agencies.
  • Ability to analyze, develop and manage change; to integrate Continuous Quality Improvement principles for service and organization work improvements.
  • Ability to work with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds; be flexible, open-minded and adaptable to change.
  • Demonstrates the ability to connect patients and families with necessary services, both inside and outside the HFHS.
  • Maintains a current working knowledge of services available in the local community, particularly services available to patients with limited or non-existent payment resources.
  • Must demonstrate patience and tact when dealing with patients, families and other staff.
  • LLMSW required.
  • Must obtain full licensure upon 12 months of completing 4,000 supervised hours in a full time status.
  • A limited licensed MSW must practice under direct supervision of a LMSW.
  • A LLMSW must sit for and pass The State Board after acquiring 4,000 hours of supervised social work experience.
  • This previous supervised work experience may be acquired outside of the Henry Ford Health System.

Responsibilities

  • Managing complex psychosocial and economic co-morbidities.
  • Provide education and consultation regarding resources, collaborate to develop a discharge plan and facilitate and monitor its implementation.
  • Assist patient/family adjust to and cope with illness, diagnosis, treatment options and prognosis. Through advanced practice skills mobilizes resources to reduce risk, serves as a liaison between the hospital and the community.
  • In addition offers crisis interventions to patient/family.

FAQs

What is the education requirement for the Social Worker Intern position?

A Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program is required.

Is prior experience required for this internship?

While prior experience is not explicitly required, the position does prefer candidates who have the ability to interview, assess, and problem-solve, as well as exposure to pre-acute and post-acute care.

What certifications or licenses are needed for this role?

A Limited License Master Social Worker (LLMSW) is required, and candidates must obtain full licensure after completing 4,000 supervised hours in a full-time status within 12 months.

What type of work will the Social Worker Intern be doing?

The intern will manage complex psychosocial and economic co-morbidities, provide education, develop discharge plans, offer crisis interventions, and connect patients and families to necessary resources.

Are there any specific skills required for this internship?

Yes, candidates should have skills in interviewing, analyzing data, problem-solving, and maintaining collaborative relationships with diverse populations.

What is the work schedule for the Social Worker Intern position?

The position is a 40-hour per week role during the days.

Will the intern work independently?

Yes, the intern should be able to work independently with minimal supervision while also developing collaborative relationships with teams and community agencies.

Do we offer benefits for this position?

Yes, the Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, dental and eye care coverage, tuition assistance, and other perks, though contingent status employees are not eligible for benefits.

Is an internship in this position considered a full-time role?

Yes, the internship is considered full-time, requiring a commitment of 40 hours per week.

What type of environments will the intern be working in?

The intern will be working in a healthcare environment, specifically within Henry Ford Health, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and interacting with patients and families.

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Serving communities across Michigan and beyond, Henry Ford Health provides a full range of services – from primary and preventative care, to complex and specialty care, health insurance, comprehensive home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and more. With more than 33,000 valued team members, 250+ ambulatory sites, 5 hospitals and 3 behavioral health facilities, Henry Ford Health is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers, including nearly 6,000 physicians and researchers from the Henry Ford Medical Group, Henry Ford Physician Network and Jackson Health Network.