Social Worker (LMSW)

UP Health System Marquette

Licensed Master’s Social Worker- Cancer Center

Full-Time M-F Salaried Day Shift

Your Experience Matters

UP Health System Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Social Worker joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute

A Social Worker Who Excels in This Role

• 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.

• Assists patients with Safety Net applications when needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Masters Degree in Social Work

• 6 months related experience required

• 2 years related experience (Preferred)

• State of Michigan Limited Licensed Master's Social Worker (LLMSW)

• State of Michigan Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) (Within 2 years of Hire)

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More About UP Health System Marquette

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.

EEOC Statement

“UP Health System Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”