Behavioral Health Social Worker

About the role

At Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC), we provide quality health care and meaningful life experiences to older adults. This position is located at 6121 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD 20852.

Our Behavioral Health Social Worker Position

The primary purpose of this position is to assess and support referred residents who demonstrate behaviors that can result in adverse outcomes for themselves or others. The identified target population includes residents residing in Hebrew Home (Long Term care/nursing home).

• Ensure residents referred as the result of behavioral health concerns receive appropriate treatment and services to correct the assessed problem or attain the highest practicable mental and psychosocial well-being.
• Ensure residents referred due to behavioral health concerns who display or have been diagnosed with dementia, receive the appropriate behavioral health services to attain or maintain his or her highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• Create an environment of non-pharmacological behavioral strategies to address behavioral health issues related to residents/patients who have been referred.
• Collaborate with the Care Team in identifying and implementing behavioral modification/intervention strategies with a focus on reducing use of psychotropic medications.

Shift & Status

This is a FULL TIME SALARIED position with a Monday - Friday schedule.

Job Requirements

• Assists the Resident in the exercise of his/her rights and informs the Resident of any responsibilities incumbent upon him/her in the exercise of those rights.
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the needs of the age of the Residents cared for.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the range of care needed based on the age of the Residents cared for.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development and/or adult health throughout the life span as appropriate to the job performed.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to respect all members of the healthcare team.
• Solid work history with excellent attendance and punctuality, patience, understanding and compassion for those requiring our care.
• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the Residents' individual needs.

Education & Training

• Masters Degree in Social work with LCSW-C with current active license in MD.
• Sufficient experience in order to perform daily tasks with an understanding of the duties involved.

PAY & BENEFITS

• SALARY $80k
• Health benefits start on the first day following your first month of employment
• Dental and Vision Benefits
• Competitive PTO Plan (starts at 21 days per year)
• 403(b) Plan
• Employer paid AD&D Insurance
• 401(a) Pension Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• FREE PARKING
• Proximity to public transportation
• Employee Assistance Program services provided for to you and your family.