Senior Social Services

MediLodge • Taylor, MI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides psychosocial services to the residents at their assigned facilities and works with the facility Social Service Staff and Clinical Staff within their region to ensure daily resident care is implemented per company and regulatory guidelines. Assists with education, orientation and survey management for the region under the guidance and direction of the VP of Clinical Services and the Regional Social Services Consultant.

Requirements

• BSSW, MSSW preferred.
• Full Licensing as required by the state of employment
• 5 years of experience in Social Services in a long term care environment
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provides education, training and support to appropriate facility staff to facilitate improved resident care and outcomes associated with their essential function/duties
• Prepare facilities for issues and concerns during survey process
• Provides direct psychosocial intervention.
• Performs resident assessments at admission, upon condition change and/or annually.
• Creates, reviews and updates care plan and progress notes.
• Provides direct psychosocial intervention.
• Coordinates resident visits with outside services, dental, optical, etc.
• Assists resident's families in coping with skilled nursing placement, physical illness and disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process.
• Works with the patient, family and other team members to plan discharge.
• Conducts in-service programs to educate staff regarding psychosocial issues and patient rights.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards

Benefits

• Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Three options available for Pet Insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior