Social Worker

National HealthCare • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

NHC HealthCare Chattanooga is looking for a Social Worker to join our team. The qualified applicant for this position should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work from an accredited program, and have knowledge of the case management process and needs of geriatric patients, including funding resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work from an accredited program.
• Knowledge of the case management process and needs of geriatric patients.
• Experience in dealing with people in crises is preferable.
• Working knowledge of funding resources such as Medicare Part A, B, C and D, Medicaid, Managed Care, and other private insurances.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment where procedures cannot be standardized.
• Commitment to the mission and goals of the center.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Social Work from a school or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Other related human services field degree.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions to the center in the absence of the Admissions Coordinator, including handling inquiries either over the phone or in person.
• Conduct a needs assessment of the patient seeking admission and consider alternatives if the center is not capable of meeting these needs.
• Share current information available about funding resources.
• Work with individual patients and families toward adjustment to center life and to crises of illness, disability, and death.
• Serve in an advocacy role for patients and their families in expressing, defining, and resolving grievances.
• Coordinate discharge planning functions.
• Participate in developing patient care plans in cooperation with individuals from other disciplines.
• Participate in in-service training programs.
• Evaluate the quality of social services as part of the center's overall quality improvement program.
• Develop and maintain contacts with appropriate community agencies.
• Handle some marketing activities/functions assigned by SWS Department Head.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Social Work Services.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Stock options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree