Social Worker

About the Role

The social worker works under the supervision of the Director of Social Services or Administrator to assist each patient/resident in reaching their maximum level of social and emotional functioning by promoting, interpreting, and advocating their needs to family members and the facility interdisciplinary team. The role also involves fostering a smooth working relationship between the Department of Social Services, physicians, and other disciplines within the facility.

Responsibilities

• Complete accurate documentation, including all required components, in accordance with Medicare/Medicaid/State survey regulations, and place it on the medical record within the appropriate time frame.
• Provide exposure to and understanding of services/programs in LLHARS that can enhance the patient's quality of life and independence as they transition back to their community.
• Complete MDS assessments as assigned within the appropriate time frame and without significant corrections.
• Act on referrals from Administration and other disciplines within 24 hours, including a report of the course of action to be taken.
• Address resident and family concerns/complaints within 24 hours, 95% to 100% of the time.
• Responsible for discharge planning, care planning, discharge notifications, PASRR forms, Medicaid applications, psychoactive monitoring, behavior monitoring, and assessment of the social and psychosocial needs of the patients.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Related Field (Required)
• Experience:
  • Prior work experience in a geriatric or healthcare setting (Preferred)
  • Completion of Administrator In Training (AIT) Program (Preferred)

Pay

Hiring Range: $25.80 - $35.48/Hourly. Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

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