Social Worker, Masters Licensed
| Facility | UP Health System - Marquette |
| Location | Marquette, MI |
| Career Area | Social Work |
| Schedule | Full Time |
| Date Posted | 09/19/2025 |
| Job ID | #315992 |
UP Health System - Marquette
Master Social Worker, Behavioral Health Support, 1.0 FTE
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. UPHS - Marquette is a 222 bed hospital and houses the region's only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We also provide outreach with programs like annual health and safety fairs, health screenings for the entire family and more to keep our community healthy!
Where We Are:
In Marquette our fascinating history, rural landscape, abundant recreational opportunities, and welcoming people make the Upper Peninsula someplace special. From a thriving culinary scene to charming shops to historic lighthouses and museums, there is something for everyone in this beautiful lakeside gem.
Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare
And much more
Position Summary:
Investigates, assesses, and plans interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental problems.
Reports to: Director
FLSA: Exempt
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives
Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions.
Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress. Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan.
Assists with discharge planning and processes. Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan.
Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for NHP.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Education
Master's degree
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Skills
Licenses:
State of Michigan Limited Licensed Master's Social Worker (LLMSW)
State of Michigan Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) (Within 1 year of Hire)
Certifications:
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
6 months related experience
2 years related experience (Preferred)
EEOC Statement:
UP Health System - Marquette is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran