Social Services Assistant
Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital · Albuquerque, NM · 1 mo ago
OTHR$25/hrFull-time
About the role
The Social Services Assistant works under the supervision of the Social Services Director to coordinate patient support and discharge.
Responsibilities
- Complete the initial Social Service Assessment and the initial patient interview profile to begin discharge planning upon admission.
- Provide information to family and/or patients/residents regarding Medicare, Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the patient/resident.
- Work closely with Case Management to coordinate patient discharges.
Requirements
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D.
- Social Work License preferred, not required.
- Experience in long‑term care or skilled nursing facility.
- Reliable transportation required.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance / Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
- PerkSpot – Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off Plan
- New Pet Insurance Discount
- DailyPay option – get your pay when you need it
- Purchasing Power – online purchase/payroll deduction
- Tickets at Work – entertainment ticket discounts
- Employee Assistance Plan – services to help with everyday challenges (available for employees and their families)
- Helping Friends Foundation – hardship/crisis fund for employees
- Auto and Home Insurance – employee discount available via payroll deduction
- In‑facility education programs and more
- Drug‑free, smoke‑free workplace
Pay
USD $25.00 – USD $31.00 per hour. The wage range reflects factors such as skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.