Social Worker BSW

About The Position

Corewell Health Trauma Recovery Center (TRC) provides mental health treatment, psycho‑social support, and connectivity to resources for survivors of violent crime and families of homicide victims. While Grand Rapids and West Michigan have community, medical and psychological resources available to survivors of trauma, Corewell Health’s Trauma Recovery Center is the only clinic providing comprehensive, wrap‑around care to address all the individual’s needs. The TRC model was created by the University of California–San Francisco (UCSF) to increase access to trauma‑informed quality care for all people impacted by violence and systemic inequities.

The Social Worker position will provide case‑management services to patients in the TRC program. Responsibilities include helping patients submit victim compensation applications, housing assistance, applying for insurance, transportation assistance, and linking clients to community resources.

Scope of Work

Responsible for and will participate in the assessment, planning, implementing, coordinating, communicating, and finalizing the discharge of the patient/resident from the hospital setting or rehab and nursing center. Works with other members of the health care team both inpatient and outpatient, to advocate for and ensure appropriate after‑care and follow up.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work; exceptions for persons without a social work degree can be made for those who have a human services degree and carry a current social work license.
• 1 year of relevant experience – supervised social work experience in health care setting working directly with individuals (rehab and nursing centers only) – Preferred.
• 1 year of relevant experience in skilled nursing home process and procedure – Preferred.
• 1 year of relevant experience in mental health, substance abuse assessment and treatment – Preferred.
• 1 year of relevant experience in community resources and discharge planning – Preferred.3 years of relevant experience as Hospital or Nursing Home Social Worker – Preferred.
• LIC‑BSW (BSW) – State of Michigan. State of Michigan licence required upon hire.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On‑demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

Location & Employment Details

Primary Location: Sheldon Center – 75 Sheldon Blvd SE – Grand Rapids.

Department: Behavioral Trauma Recovery Center – Medical Group West.

Employment type: Full time.

Shift: Day (United States of America).

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40.

Hours of Work: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Days worked: Monday to Friday.

Weekend frequency: N/A.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community, and we require a drug‑free workplace and compliance with vaccine requirements for on‑site employees. We support reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious beliefs.

For assistance with the application process, call 616.486.7447.