Careers @ MSU

Position Summary

Job Summary:

The Assistant Social Worker at the MSU Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders plays a critical role in providing psychosocial assessment, care coordination, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by bleeding disorders, including hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and rare clotting conditions. This role supports a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and other allied health professionals to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Job Duties:

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients and families coping with chronic bleeding disorders.
• Provide emotional support, crisis intervention, counseling, and education to patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and psychosocial challenges.
• Coordinate community resources, benefits navigation, transportation, housing, financial assistance, and insurance support to ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary HTC team during comprehensive care visits, case conferences, and treatment planning meetings.
• Serve as an advocate for patients and families in clinical, community , and policy settings. Support patients with transition planning (e.g., pediatric to adult care), adherence issues, or challenges related to school, work, and social integration.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with HIPAA, hospital policy, and grant reporting requirements (e.g., HRSA/CDC grants).
• Participate in data collection, quality improvement initiatives, and program evaluations as required by federal hemophilia program guidelines.
• Facilitate supp ort groups, workshops, or educational sessions for patients, caregivers, and community partners.
• Stay current with best practices in social work, bleeding disorder care, and relevant public health initiatives.
• Coordinates Children's Special Health Care enrollment and billing.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human services field; up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in counseling in a health/mental health environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in hematology, rare diseases, or with individuals with chronic health conditions.
• Familiarity with the structure and purpose of federally designated Hemophilia Treatment Center s.
• Bilingual (Spanish or other language), preferred but not required. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• State of Michigan Social Worker Certification 

Work Hours

Work hours are typically 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. but may vary as necessary to accommodate clinic operations.

Website

https://healthcare.msu.edu/

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 10/28/2025 at 11:55 PM