Social Worker - MSW - Taper Building

About the role

We truly value our employees and are committed to their success! We offer long-term employment opportunities with job stability, as well as support and encouragement for career growth and advancement. Our comprehensive benefits package includes Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays, a 403(b) Retirement Plan with company matching, and company-paid Life Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must have advanced training in hospital or long-term care administration.
• Be knowledgeable of reimbursement regulations and nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care administration.
• Be familiar with the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing personnel administration.
• Have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents, staff, and visitors based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Communicate policies, procedures, regulations, reports, etc., to personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and government agencies/personnel.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all MDS social services sections in compliance with regulations.
• Lead and coordinate care plan meetings, including initial, quarterly, annual, and discharge care plan conferences, ensuring required disciplines and family/resident participation.
• Experience completing psychosocial evaluations, social histories, cognitive, mood and behavioral assessments.
• Actively manage and coordinate discharge planning, including collaboration with IDT members, hospitals, families, and community resources.
• Proactively address and resolve resident and family concerns, grievances, and psychosocial needs.
• Provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and support services as indicated.
• Familiarity of Resident Rights and Advance Directives.
• Maintain compliant, thorough documentation in the medical record.
• Collaborate closely with nursing, therapy, admissions, and administration to facilitate smooth transitions of care.
• Adapt quickly to changing resident needs in a high-volume, short-term rehabilitation environment.
• Will act as liaison and referral with psychiatric and psychological service providers as well as ancillary service providers.
• Must be a team player with strong clinical skills.

Requirements

Master’s Degree, MSW required.

Possess a working knowledge of long-term care operational standards set forth in the Federal Register, Requirements of participation.

Experience working with the elderly.

Prior experience as a discharge planner in a Skilled Nursing Facility strongly preferred.

Experience in a short-term rehab–focused, fast-paced environment.

Strong organizational, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.

Able to prioritize tasks and meet regulatory timelines in a dynamic setting.

Skills

Experience And Skills

Master’s Degree, MSW required.

Possess a working knowledge of long-term care operational standards set forth in the Federal Register, Requirements of participation.

Experience working with the elderly.

Prior experience as a discharge planner in a Skilled Nursing Facility strongly preferred.

Experience in a short-term rehab–focused, fast-paced environment.

Strong organizational, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.

Able to prioritize tasks and meet regulatory timelines in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package includes Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays, a 403(b) Retirement Plan with company matching, and company-paid Life Insurance.

About Los Angeles Jewish Health

Los Angeles Jewish Health is dedicated to providing exceptional, comprehensive senior healthcare services, guided by our mission to deliver excellence in care for all, rooted in Jewish values. With over 100 years of trusted service to seniors, we continuously evolve to meet the unique needs of every individual we serve. As the largest single-source senior housing provider in Los Angeles, our San Fernando Valley campuses are home to over 1,000 residents. We serve more than 4,000 seniors through a range of healthcare programs, offering independent living options for those who seek the reassurance of support when needed. From adult day care to residential living, and short-term or long-term care, we tailor each senior's experience to their specific needs, ensuring personalized care at every stage of life.