Social Worker MUST BE LICENSED

Life Care Center of Auburn • Auburn, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker plans, organizes, develops, and implements Social Services programs to ensure all medically-related emotional and social needs of patients are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. This role requires the individual to be licensed and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment. A Bachelor's degree in a human services field is required for facilities with 120 or more beds, and two years of experience in health-care social work is preferred.

Requirements

• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State (if required by State law). Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment. (Not applicable in Hawaii)
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (which may include gerontology) if working in a facility with 120 or more beds (see State law)
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of social services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing social services functions in the post-acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the social services department
• Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years’ experience in health-care social work preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, and implement social services program that meets the medically-related social and emotional needs of patients as well as State, Federal, corporate, and division guidelines
• Act as a patient advocate and provide education to staff regarding patient rights
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Assist patients and families through education, financial planning assistance, liaison with community agencies, etc.
• Follow-up to evaluate compliance with social services programs and patient plans
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively within an interdisciplinary team

What This Job Offers

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