Social Worker

Support the emotional, psychosocial, and social well-being of residents through counseling, crisis intervention, care coordination, advocacy, and resource referrals. Collaborate with residents, families, healthcare providers, and community partners to promote dignity, independence, quality of life, and successful transitions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify residents' emotional, social, and behavioral needs.
• Develop individualized support plans in collaboration with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Provide short-term counseling, emotional support, and crisis intervention to residents and families.
• Assist residents and families in adjusting to transitions, including move-in, changes in health status, hospitalization, rehabilitation, and end-of-life care.
• Facilitate family meetings to address concerns, care planning, and communication.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources, behavioral health providers, hospice agencies, support groups, and government assistance programs.
• Advocate for resident rights, autonomy, and person-centered care.
• Assist with discharge planning and transition coordination when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in accordance with community policies and applicable regulations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, activities, dining, and other departments.
• Monitor residents for changes in emotional or psychosocial status and communicate concerns to appropriate team members.
• Provide education and support to residents, families, and staff regarding aging, dementia, grief, and available resources.
• Facilitate resident support groups and educational programs as appropriate.
• Assist residents with advance care planning discussions and provide information regarding advance directives when requested.
• Help identify residents who may benefit from mental health services and coordinate appropriate referrals.
• Promote a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive community environment.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work required; Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) preferred.
• Current unrestricted Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in the state of employment.
• 2+ years of clinical social work experience.
• 2+ years of skilled nursing home experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Occasional travel required for community outreach or training events.

Pay

$55,000.00 – $61,000.00 per year.