About Job

Huron Gastro

Clinical Social Worker - Full-time

Huron Gastro, P.C. is an adult medical gastroenterology practice specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders that affect the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), rectum, liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas. Our practice includes 25 physicians who are board-certified in gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, 10 Advance Practice Providers, and an outstanding staff of clinical and administrative personnel.

Huron Gastro has been a leader in the field for over 5 decades, with expertise in every leading-edge technology that is currently available for the practice of gastrointestinal medicine.

Huron Gastro is committed to high quality, efficient, compassionate, cost-conscious care. We value our culture which holds high the values of dignity and respect, and we focus much time and effort on continuing education for our health care professionals.

If you are looking to work in a leading-edge health care organization, are team oriented and have a professional demeanor, Huron Gastro may be the ideal place for you!

The Contingent Medical Social Worker will coordinate and provide social services for patients of Huron Gastro. This individual will assess and treat the patient’s psych-social concerns as they relate to their GI diagnoses and care. This person will also provide intervention, resource information and clinical treatment relevant to their ongoing care.

Education & Licensure

Master’s Degree required
Licensed in Michigan

Certifications

Experience

Minimum 1 year of clinical experience
Experience understanding and navigating through an EPM/EHR System

Responsibilities Include:

Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients
Provide short-term counseling and referrals for ongoing mental health care
Assist with case management, such as connecting patients to community resources
Support care teams in developing treatment plans
Address chronic illness, grief, adjustment issues, or behavioral health concerns
Ability to provide individual, family and group counseling
Crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment skills
Understanding of HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards
Coordination of care with physicians and care teams
Empathy, communication, and organizational skills

EOE