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Whitehall, Michigan

White Lake - Social Worker - Full Time

Social WorkerNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

Job Responsibilities:

Participate in planning related to resident, family, and community interests. Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments. Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, arranging transportation, etc., as necessary, coordinating activities with other departments as necessary.

Promotes optimum transition of resident for appropriate and safe placement for discharge. Provides ongoing communication with resident and responsible persons of progress/status during stay.

Provide information to the resident/family on Medicare/Medicaid as well as other financial assistance programs available. Provide consultation to staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve resident concerns through the development of social service programs.

  • What Perks and Benefits Can You Look Forward to?
  • First-day benefits!
  • Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) (up to 3 weeks available to new colleagues!)
  • Up to $4,000 in tuition reimbursement annually!
  • Discounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans, AND MORE!

Low cost medical, dental and vision insurance plans. Enjoy lower cost medical services when you visit facilities within the Trinity Health network.

Fast response interview times and job offers!

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a bachelor's or master's degree in social work or a bachelor's or master's degree in a human services field (i. e. sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling and psychology.)

  • One year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting working directly with individuals.
  • Experience in long-term care, working with the senior population and dementia counseling.
  • Must be licensed as a social worker in Michigan.
  • Must lead by example and possess superior customer service skills and professionalism.
  • Flexibility to adapt to ongoing change and work in a fast-paced, customer driven environment.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The social worker will participate in discharge planning, resident assessments, and the development of social care plans. They will also provide ongoing communication with residents and families while coordinating with other departments to ensure safe transitions.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's or master's degree in social work or a related human services field. A valid Michigan social worker license and at least one year of supervised healthcare social work experience are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Care planningResident assessmentMedical chartingMedicare/Medicaid knowledgeCase management

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 24% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
34%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,459 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Whitehall

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$330k
Median resident rent
$877/mo
Residents’ average commute
12 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Trinity Health

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off (up to 3 weeks)
Tuition Reimbursement (up to $4,000 annually)
Discounts with major vendors