Medical Social Worker – Geriatrics

Trinity Health

Medical Social Worker providing psychosocial assessment, case management, and resource coordination for optimal patient health. Working within interdisciplinary teams to address social influencers of health issues.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeSchoolcraft • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in psychosocial assessment, case management, and resource coordination to enhance patient health outcomes. Proficient in advocating for patients and navigating community resources to address social and financial needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In Social WorkClinical Social Work LicenseExperience With Vulnerable PopulationsKnowledge Of Community ResourcesProficiency In Microsoft Office

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Hard Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentCase ManagementResource CoordinationCrisis InterventionProblem SolvingContinuing Care PlansSubstance Use KnowledgeScreening ToolsClinical InterviewingPatient Advocacy

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationAdvocacyCollaborationEmpathyCrisis Management

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical RecordsE-Learning PlatformsLaptop ComputerRemote Work Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Clinical Social Work License

Industry Keywords

Social Influencers Of HealthCommunity OutreachPatient Ethical IssuesEnd-Of-Life DecisionsGuardianship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides psychosocial assessment, case management, and resource coordination services to address barriers to patient’s optimal health related to Social Influencers of Health (SIOH)
Connects patients with designated community agencies to meet social and financial needs, and provides advocacy, crisis intervention, and resource assistance to patients and families
Assesses patients using screening tools and clinical interview regarding their psycho-social factors and mental health needs
Provides advanced problem solving, refers patients to community agencies/resources to address needs
Develops, implements and assesses continuing care plans to support patient’s health and wellness in coordination with psychiatrists and therapists
Advocates, educates and facilitates resolution of patient ethical and legal issues, such as advance directives, end-of-life decisions, guardianship, etc.
Brokers with community agencies to access services to meet patient’s psychosocial needs
Coordinates care across interdisciplinary team of providers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
Valid, unrestricted license to practice clinical social work in the State of Michigan
Minimum of 1 year experience in social work setting with vulnerable populations
Ability and proficiency to work remotely from home on a laptop computer, including but not limited to reviewing electronic medical records, e-learning, Microsoft Office
Knowledgeable in issues around substance use and addiction treatment and recovery
Extensive knowledge of community resources, and awareness of clinic population’s needs and services, and all aspects of community outreach and education.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Must be able to work effectively as a member of the Medical Social Work team and the Behavioral Health Division team
Embraces new ideas and respects cultural differences
Responsible for ongoing professional development – maintains appropriate licensure/certification and continuing education credentials, participates in available learning opportunities.