Social Worker

Responsibilities

• Evaluate current, new, and prospective residents to assess psychosocial needs, strengths, and limitations.
• Address resident concerns, goals, and emotional needs while maintaining ongoing communication with residents, families, and case managers.
• Build and maintain positive, supportive relationships with residents and their families.
• Cookordination care and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physical therapy and other clinical departments.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized psychosocial care plans for residents.
• Participate in care planning meetings and support continuity of care throughout the resident’s stay.
• Provide counseling, emotional support, and resource referrals as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable facility policies, regulations, and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work full-time hours and maintain a flexible schedule.
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare-related setting required; experience in a nursing home or rehabilitation center strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of regulations, policies, and guidelines governing nursing care facilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact tactfully with residents, families, staff, and external agencies.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented healthcare environment.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• 401(k) with match
• Employee engagement and culture committee
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP) resources