Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Summary

Join Homeward in reimagining rural healthcare! We are seeking a full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) passionate about advancing health equity and delivering high-impact, person-centered care. Social Workers at Homeward support the whole person by addressing behavioral health needs, psychosocial factors, and barriers to care. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create lasting change for patients and communities. This role involves providing telephonic and virtual support, conducting comprehensive assessments, developing care plans, identifying and addressing barriers to care, and coordinating care transitions. The ideal candidate will serve as a key mental health resource navigator and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Homeward offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Michigan
• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution
• 2+ years of experience in care coordination, behavioral health, medical social work, or community-based case management
• Passion for delivering care in rural and underserved communities
• Deep familiarity with local and state-level social service systems, including Medicaid, housing, food assistance, and behavioral health resources
• Strong clinical judgment, interpersonal skills, and documentation abilities
• Comfort using EHR systems and virtual care platforms

Responsibilities

• Provide telephonic and virtual support (with occasional in-person visits as needed) to patients, families, and caregivers
• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop care plans that address behavioral health, care coordination, and social determinants of health
• Identify and address barriers to care, including housing instability, food insecurity, transportation, caregiver strain, and behavioral health needs
• Use motivational interviewing and trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches to promote engagement and behavior change
• Coordinate care transitions between hospital, SNF, rehab, and home settings to ensure continuity of care
• Serve as a key mental health resource navigator, connecting patients with local community organizations, public programs, and behavioral health services
• Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams—including Navigators, RN Care Managers, Clinicians and CHWs—to deliver whole-person care
• Document patient interactions, care plans, referrals, and progress in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner
• Support quality performance on CMS measures related to experience, outcomes, and social needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in value-based care or risk-based arrangements
• Background in integrated care delivery or interdisciplinary team models
• Experience working with geriatric or Medicare populations
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, or recovery-oriented practices

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of monthly premium covered for employees
• Competitive salary and possible equity grant
• Ongoing bonus opportunities
• Travel reimbursement
• Loan repayment support
• Company-sponsored 401k plan + match
• Generous paid time off