Medical Social Worker

Medical Social Worker – Inpatient/ED

Full Time | 72 or 80 Hours per Pay Period | Bronson Battle Creek Sign‑On Bonus Up to $10,000

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Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient, and strong. We are driven by Positivity, which inspires us to be our best and go above and beyond for our patients, one another, and our community. If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Position Summary

Responsible for providing social work services to patients across all medical areas of the hospital, including infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Services include mental health support, crisis intervention, domestic violence, sexual assault, abuse/neglect, grief, adjustment to illness, advocacy, and substance use support.

You will partner with the multidisciplinary team to support behavior management, safety, and discharge planning, and coordinate care with internal and external agencies.

“Provides direct intervention with patients and families… in areas such as mental health, suicide, domestic violence… crisis intervention, adjustment to illness, advocacy, and substance abuse.”

Position Details

Multiple full‑time openings

Day and variable shift opportunities

72 or 80 hours per pay period

Eligible for sign‑on bonus up to $10,000

Education & Experience

Master’s Degree in Social Work (required)

LMSW or LLMSW in good standing with the State of Michigan (LMSW preferred)

1–2 years of healthcare or mental health experience preferred

Key Responsibilities

Respond to call‑downs and codes (trauma, stroke, AMI, Code Blue).

Provide crisis assessment and intervention for patients and families.

Cover multiple units and prioritize needs based on acuity.

Complete mental health assessments and coordinate with Psychiatry.

Facilitate transfers to psychiatric facilities, substance use treatment, or community services.

Collaborate with Security, Risk, and clinical teams to reduce workplace violence using de‑escalation and behavior plans.

Complete legal paperwork for involuntary psychiatric hospitalization or guardianship when required.

Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and communicate care plans clearly.

Develop discharge plans and make referrals to community agencies.

Document all assessments and interventions in the electronic medical record.

Support orientation of new MSW hires and participate in departmental improvement efforts.

“Identifies needs, develops plan of care, and makes referrals… to support a safe discharge.”

Skills & Competencies

Strong verbal and written communication

Crisis intervention, empathy, and advocacy skills

Problem‑solving, motivational interviewing, and critical thinking

Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Customer service orientation

Work Environment

Clean, well‑lit, temperature‑controlled hospital environment

Possible exposure to infectious disease

May encounter emotionally charged situations or threatening behavior

Regular standing, walking, talking, and hearing; occasional lifting up to 10 lbs.

Performance Expectations

Employees are evaluated on:

Documentation

Judgment and decision‑making

Technical skills

Teamwork

Productivity

Quality improvement

Communication

Professional growth

Customer service