Social Worker
Company: Centrica Care Navigators
Location: Kalamazoo
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description The Social Worker is responsible for the
implementation of social work services for the
patient/family/caregiver from the time of admission through the
date of discharge, transfer, or death. The Social Worker is a
member of the Interdisciplinary Team and provides interventions to
meet the psychosocial needs of the patient/family/caregiver. All
full-time and eligible part-time employees would have the following
benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance Paid parental leave
Flexible spending account Health savings account Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement Pet insurance Generous paid time off 403(b)
retirement savings with company match QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education & Experience: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) with
current LMSW or LLMSW licensure and at least one (1) year of
healthcare experience; or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW)
with current LBSW licensure and a minimum of five (5) years of
healthcare experience. Experience with issues concerning the
terminally ill and death/dying. Presents a negative TB skin test
and/or chest X-ray and other tests as required by Centrica Care
Navigators. Maintains a valid Michigan driver’s license and has the
availability of a reliable, licensed and insured vehicle for use on
the job, vehicle must be insured in accordance with the State of
Michigan. Remains up to date on all routine immunizations required
by LARA and agency policy. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Provides
psychosocial assessment, brief therapy, crisis intervention,
education, and planning with patient/families caregivers to promote
optimal functioning as they are coping with living with a terminal
illness. Additionally, the Social Worker assists with the
Comprehensive Assessment for each patient, conducts an Initial
Bereavement Risk Assessment, and determines potential needs for the
bereaved following the death of the patient. Interventions include
education and counseling to the patient/family/caregiver related to
adjustments to illness or terminal prognosis, anticipatory grief,
stress, care giving concerns, environmental and financial needs,
coping mechanisms, and other issues as identified in the patient’s
Plan of Care. Participates in the development of the Plan of Care,
updating the Interdisciplinary Team of the patient/family/caregiver
psychosocial status during report and team meetings. Provides
information and referral related to community resources for
patient/families/caregivers based on needs identified in the
initial/ongoing assessment and Plan of Care. Provides education and
assistance with Advance Directives as needed. Serves as liaison
between patients/families/caregivers and community agencies, when
patient consents to contact with a particular agency. Serves as a
member of the Interdisciplinary Team and maintains collaborative
relationships with agency personnel to support patient care.
Assists physician, volunteers, and other team members in
understanding significant social and emotional factors related to
health problems and death/dying issues. Participates in discharge
planning when needed. Assists with alternatives to the care giving
situation, including use of shift care or placement in Adult Foster
Care Homes, Assisted Living, or Nursing Homes. Provides community
education and facilitates groups when assigned. Shares in the
responsibilities of providing weekend on-call and weekend Social
Work visit coverage to patients and caregivers.
Keywords: Centrica Care Navigators, Portage , Social Worker, Social Services , Kalamazoo, Michigan
