Social Worker Palliative Care

Corewell Health Corporate

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Grand Rapids, MI Until 10/4/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

Job Summary

To work collaboratively with members of an interdisciplinary team in order to assist patients and families with complex psychosocial needs. These interventions may include, but are not exclusive to: alternate site coordination, discharge planning, addressing all forms of identified abuse/neglect, adoption, substance use disorders, assisting with end of life decisions, providing appropriate referral resources, bereavement support, adjustment counseling, facilitating guardianships and behavioral health concerns (including psychiatric transfers).

Essential Functions

  • Conducts psychosocial assessments with patient and or family to assist with identified psychosocial needs or who may be identified to require an alternate site of care post discharge and executes a plan.

  • Communicates with alternate sites of care and/or community agencies in an effective and timely manner, to best address the patient’s needs.

  • Completes and documents the assessment and plan in the electronic medical record, accurately reflecting the patient’s current condition, situational factors, transition of care needs and psychosocial imperatives.

  • Provides consultation and resources to members of the healthcare team.

  • Responsible for maintaining relevant and current knowledge of community resources.

  • Participates or assists in department, regional, or statewide stakeholder committees, projects etc., as assigned/requested.

  • Develops and maintains current knowledge of federal and state regulations as they pertain to role.

Qualifications

Required

  • Required Master's Degree Social Work

  • Experience in individual, family assessment, crisis intervention, grief and loss counseling, and discharge planning preferred

  • LIC-Master Soc Work LTD - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required

  • LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Hospice and Home Care Upon Hire required

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.


How Corewell Health cares for you

  • Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
  • On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
  • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
  • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
  • Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Musculoskeletal Center - 230 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Palliative Inpatient - Hospice West

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

About this role

Summary

Provide psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and support for palliative care patients.

Job title

Social Worker Palliative Care

Experience level

master's degree

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Grand Rapids, MI; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

master's degree social workLIC-Master Soc Work LTD - STATE_MIdriver's licensedischarge planningassessment

Preferred skills

crisis interventiongrief and loss counselingcommunity resources

Specializations

psychosocialdischarge planningassessmentbereavementbehavioral health
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

On-site City