Aging Life Care Manager - LICSW/MSW/LCSW/RN

Clear Guidance. LLC•Wellesley, MA

About The Position

Come experience the “charm” of working for a private well-run elder care management company with a non-corporate feel, and a place where people genuinely like working together! If our values match yours, please do read on… What We Value Initiative Taking Pride in What You Do Contributing Ideas from Our Team Learning How Can You Help? Reporting Directly to our Founder, Dr. Jennifer Pilcher, will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for our clients by ensuring that comprehensive and compassionate care is delivered. And this is how they do it… Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments and draft written summaries of findings to provide to clients and/or families Develop goal oriented written care plans within a week of the initial meeting with client. Implement various components of the care plan and update care plan on a regular basis, as appropriate Negotiate family dynamics to implement care plan. Work within existing family systems to ensure client's needs are met and families have the tools needed to communicate and work towards realistic goals Communicate regularly with family members and appropriate professionals Cultivate and maintain extensive knowledge of community resources available to those with disabilities Collaborate with professionals and advocate for clients’ needs Coordinate client’s medical providers and medications, collaborate with providers to ensure good communication and consistent disease management Our clinical team consists of social workers, nurses, occupational and physical therapists, Expressive Arts Therapists and other professionals, all dedicated to our clients providing them with resources, therapies, direction and guidance when they need it most. Our entire team is made up of dedicated, compassionate professionals with a passion to help others. Clear Guidance understands there is no better feeling than serving your clients, your team, and your colleagues. It is a feeling we promote every day, because we live it every day - just like you. We know that building a rich, satisfying work environment for our employees is key to our success!

Requirements

RN, LCSW, LSW, LICSW, MSW or related discipline. Experience with the aging population, resources and housing is essential.
Masters Degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Psychology, Nursing, or related field
5 years or more experience in the field of disability or mental health setting
Demonstrated clinical knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic and acquired brain injuries, mental illness, and Autism spectrum disorders
Experience working with complicated family systems and family dynamics
Experience negotiating services and systems
Computer skills and knowledge
Ability to write clear and professional notes
On-call availability team rotation
Possess qualifications for certification
Ability to function effectively in a group setting/team player
Driver's license in good standing
Commitment to integrity, excellence, and the highest standards of ethics

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of local resources (preferred)
Experience working with mental health issues and coordinating services for clients with mental illness (preferred)
Advanced degree in social work, nursing, PT, OT, or other related specialty
Experience with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health issues and autism spectrum disorders.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments and draft written summaries of findings to provide to clients and/or families
Develop goal oriented written care plans within a week of the initial meeting with client.
Implement various components of the care plan and update care plan on a regular basis, as appropriate
Negotiate family dynamics to implement care plan. Work within existing family systems to ensure client's needs are met and families have the tools needed to communicate and work towards realistic goals
Communicate regularly with family members and appropriate professionals
Cultivate and maintain extensive knowledge of community resources available to those with disabilities
Collaborate with professionals and advocate for clients’ needs
Coordinate client’s medical providers and medications, collaborate with providers to ensure good communication and consistent disease management