Clinical Social Worker

National HealthCare•Columbia, TN

About The Position

Clinical Social Worker Don't miss this great opportunity to join our team as Full Time Clinical Social Worker at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center! Why NHC? We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family - oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases. Position Highlights The social worker is responsible for the quality of social services rendered by the center. Report to the Director of Social Work Services the current status of social services and present needs as perceived by the social worker. Understand and abide by established policies of health care center and interpret them to concerned parties. Participate in consultation with the Director of Social Work Services and the regional social work consultant, especially pointing out problems and trends that may require company policy attention. We are located: NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center 5010 Trotwood Avenue Columbia, TN 38401 If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/maury-regional/ We look forward to talking with you!! EOE

Requirements

Experience in dealing with people in crises is preferable.
Knowledge of the case management process, needs of geriatric patients, health care settings, working knowledge of funding resources such as Medicare Part A, B, C and D, Medicaid, Managed Care and other private insurances.
Imagination and creative ability, skill in working cooperatively with other professionals, ability to organize and carry out responsibility efficiently and effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately both verbally and in writing in a wide variety of circumstances.
Commitment to the mission and goals of the center.
Ability to exercise independent judgment where procedures cannot be standardized.
Ability to attend annual NHC sponsored social work conferences. These conferences may be out of town and require overnight stays.
Dedicated totally to the success of the center and The Better Way culture.

Responsibilities

responsible for the quality of social services rendered by the center
Report to the Director of Social Work Services the current status of social services and present needs as perceived by the social worker
Understand and abide by established policies of health care center and interpret them to concerned parties
Participate in consultation with the Director of Social Work Services and the regional social work consultant, especially pointing out problems and trends that may require company policy attention