Licensed Social Worker
About The Position
The Licensed Social Worker (LSW) oversees the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the Social Services Department within the facility in accordance with current existing Federal, State and local standards. The role involves working directly with discharge planners, family, or responsible parties to initiate facility tours and follow-up procedures. The position also involves developing and implementing policies and procedures for identifying the medically-related social and emotional needs of patients/residents, and maintaining good working relationships with internal departments and external community health, welfare, and social agencies.
Requirements
- Must have a current Social Work license, in good standing with the state (as required).
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work strongly preferred.
- Must have at least 3+ years of experience in a long term care facility.
- Must be able to organize and prioritize many tasks effectively.
- Ideal candidate must be a skilled communicator, director and motivator.
- Reliable transportation required.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the Social Services Department within the facility in accordance with current existing Federal, State and local standards.
- Develop and manage the initial contact as necessary with the discharge planner, family or responsible party to initiate tour of facility and follow up procedures.
- Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for identifying the medically-related social and emotional needs of the patient/resident.
- Develop and maintain a good working rapport with intra-department personnel, other departments within the facility and outside community health, welfare and social agencies to ensure that social service programs can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the patients/residents.
- Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations as well as professional standards.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
- PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off Plan
- New Pet Insurance Discount available
- DailyPay option available! – Get your pay, when you need it.
- Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
- Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
- Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
- Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
- Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
- In-facility education programs and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
