Social Worker

Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 5 Star CMS, 280-bed skilled nursing facility located at 99 Golden Hill Drive, Kingston, NY 12401.

About the role

The Social Worker is responsible for assessing, counseling, interviewing, and educating clients as well as their family members. You will assist in planning, organizing, and implementing established facility policies and procedures to ensure the medically related emotional and social needs of the patient/resident are met and maintained on an individual basis.

Responsibilities

• Assess nature of patients' situations by interviewing and reviewing personal history.
• Plan, coordinate, manage, and implement support packages to help patients/residents deal with difficulties and overcome dependencies.
• Develop and execute individual treatment plans, including knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare applications for the patient.
• Assist patients with Food Stamps, Housing applications, and phone assistance.
• Interview service users and assess their current condition, needs, strengths, and weaknesses.
• Address each case as a unit and set tailored measurable goals.
• Monitor and evaluate patients’ progress and modify treatment plans accordingly.
• Offer information and counseling on the best course of action during sessions.
• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and programs.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation.
• Act as a key-worker and cooperate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support the facility and be knowledgeable of patient/resident rights, promoting an atmosphere that allows for privacy, dignity, and well-being in a safe, secure environment.
• Support and participate in common teamwork.
• Comply with the Code of Conduct.

Requirements

• Nursing Home Experience Required
• LSW or LCSW Required

Benefits

• $60,000 – $67,000/yr
• 401K with 3% employer match
• Daily and Weekly pay options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive benefits plan including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Dental and Vision free after one year)
• Shift differentials (no mandate)