Social Worker, MSW | As Needed | Weekends

Bethesda Health Group•St. Louis, MO

3d•$23 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Participates in providing goal-oriented and appropriate group and/or person-centered sessions designed to meet the social service needs of all residents. Helps in addressing resident and family issues and acts as a resource to residents who are adjusting to a long-term care environment. Maintains availability to the residents in time of need, adjustments, lost articles, and concerns that they may want addressed. Participates in the planning of effective individualized social service programming through written assessment, multi-disciplinary treatment participation, and completion of required documentation. Ensures that charting is completed. Maintains resident rights through social service observation and assessment, while ensuring advance directives are reviewed upon admission and updated annually. Ensures that all residents are aware of the Resident Rights and have received a copy upon admission. In collaboration with interdisciplinary team, addresses needs of residents and family members within scope of practice. Develops relationships with residents and family members and addresses concerns professionally and in a timely manner. Provides social service assessments upon admission and for residents who have been hospitalized. Obtains new medical treatment form as needed and signed by resident's representative. Assists resident's representative with mail, paperwork, and Medicaid application as necessary. Aids in scheduling appointments for residents with physicians and outside needs. Follows up with resident's representative in regard to scheduling of appointments and appropriate transportation. Works in conjunction with interdisciplinary team for addressing all residents' needs. Contributes in the completion of admission, quarterly and annual notes to meet residents' physical and emotional needs. Participates in Resident Care Plan meetings. Addresses issues of resident's strengths and weaknesses and the social service needs of each resident in written form to aid in development of appropriate care plan. May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent required
Masters of Science in Social Work required
Knowledge of growth and development
Expertise for geriatric population
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to perform necessary documentation in writing and electronically
Manual dexterity and skillful use of hands when working with patients and equipment

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Social Service Designee preferred
One year of experience in long-term care social service department preferred
Previous geriatric and social work experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide goal-oriented and appropriate group and/or person-centered sessions.
Address resident and family issues.
Act as a resource to residents adjusting to a long-term care environment.
Maintain availability to residents for needs, adjustments, lost articles, and concerns.
Participate in planning effective individualized social service programming.
Complete required documentation and charting.
Maintain resident rights through social service observation and assessment.
Ensure advance directives are reviewed upon admission and updated annually.
Ensure residents are aware of Resident Rights and have received a copy.
Address needs of residents and family members in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Develop relationships with residents and family members.
Address concerns professionally and in a timely manner.
Provide social service assessments upon admission and for hospitalized residents.
Obtain new medical treatment forms as needed.
Assist resident's representative with mail, paperwork, and Medicaid application.
Aid in scheduling appointments for residents.
Follow up with resident's representative regarding appointments and transportation.
Work in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team for resident needs.
Contribute to admission, quarterly, and annual notes.
Participate in Resident Care Plan meetings.
Address resident strengths, weaknesses, and social service needs in written form for care plan development.
May be assigned other duties as appropriate.