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