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Grand Rapids, Michigan

Social Worker Ambulatory LMSW

Social WorkerNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

To work collaboratively with members of an interdisciplinary team in order to assist patients and families with complex psychosocial needs. These interventions may include, but are not exclusive to: alternate site coordination, discharge planning, addressing all forms of identified abuse/neglect, adoption, substance use disorders, assisting with end of life decisions, providing appropriate referral resources, bereavement support, adjustment counseling, facilitating guardianships and behavioral health concerns (including psychiatric transfers).

Essential Functions

Conducts psychosocial assessments with patient and or family to assist with identified psychosocial needs or who may be identified to require an alternate site of care post discharge and executes a plan.

Communicates with alternate sites of care and/or community agencies in an effective and timely manner, to best address the patient’s needs.

Completes and documents the assessment and plan in the electronic medical record, accurately reflecting the patient’s current condition, situational factors, transition of care needs and psychosocial imperatives.

  • Provides consultation and resources to members of the healthcare team.
  • Responsible for maintaining relevant and current knowledge of community resources.
  • Participates or assists in department, regional, or statewide stakeholder committees, projects etc., as assigned/requested.
  • Develops and maintains current knowledge of federal and state regulations as they pertain to role.
  • Provide short term therapeutic support as appropriate for setting and location.

Qualifications

Required Master's Degree Social Work

2 years of relevant experience healh care related experience post obtaining Master's Degree in Social Work Preferred

Care Management Experience Preferred

  • Experience in individual, family assessment, crisis intervention, grief and loss counseling, and discharge planning preferred Preferred
  • LIC-Master Social Worker (MSW-Master) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
  • LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Healthier Communities Upon Hire required

How Corewell Health Cares for You

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

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  • 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
  • Primary Location
  • SITE - Ambulatory Care Building - 275 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids
  • Department Name
  • Transplant Admin - Grand Rapids Prof Svcs

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

  • Weekly Scheduled Hours
  • 40
  • Hours of Work

8 a. m. to 4:30 p. m.

  • Days Worked
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend Frequency
  • N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

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.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.

From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide psychosocial assessments and discharge planning for patients with complex needs. Maintain knowledge of community resources and federal regulations while providing therapeutic support and consultation to the healthcare team.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationSubstance use disorder supportEnd of life decision supportGuardianship facilitationElectronic medical record documentationCommunity resource coordinationRegulatory compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker Ambulatory LMSW at Corewell Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Master Social Worker (LMSW) — ranked against 237 active Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 28% have no call, 66% 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).

Master Social Worker (LMSW) by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in master social worker (lmsw)ranked against 237 Master Social Worker (LMSW) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedMaster Social Worker (LMSW) median $76k (middle half $66k–$83k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings in Michigan246 active7,064 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% remote · 28% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan Social Worker listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 7% offer loan repayment246 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,430 in the last 30 days1,521 the 30 days before (+60%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (237 Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs
401k / retirement match
96%
Sign-on bonus
39%
CME allowance
35%
Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 237 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Corewell Health

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
On-demand pay (Payactiv)
Discounts directory
Identity theft protection
Home and auto insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement with match
Paid Time Off

Living in Grand Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$304k
Typical market rent
$1,602/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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