LBSW or LMSW Social Worker

Lexington
NHC Health Care Lexington
2993 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia, SC 29169, USA

Are you looking for a meaningful career that allows you to be an advocate for your patients and their families? Join our team as a Social Worker. The qualified applicant should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work from an accredited program and have knowledge of the case management process and needs of geriatric patients, including funding resources. NHC fosters a teamwork environment and provides opportunities for growth in a healthcare setting.

Position: Social Worker

Degree/License Requirements: LBSW OR LMSW

Licensure: LSW, LBSW or LMSW

Experience: Prior work experience in a community or long-term care setting is preferred

Skills: Strong communication, assessment, and social work methods/techniques. Ability to work effectively with multiple disciplines in an individual and team setting. Working understanding of social systems and applicable state and federal regulations. Ability to work in a fast-paced capacity.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Complete a social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident identifying social, emotional, and psychological needs.
• Support individuals and families toward adjustment to center life and cope with illness, disability, and death.
• Advocate for patients and families in expressing, defining, and resolving grievances.
• Report to the Director of Social Work Services on the current status of social services and needs.
• Participate in developing a written interdisciplinary plan of care identifying psychosocial needs and appropriate interventions.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to aid residents in coping with transition and adjustment to a long-term care facility.
• Provide support and education to residents and family members about placement and facility issues; refer to social service agencies when necessary.
• Provide clinical interventions for catastrophic events during a resident's stay.
• Coordinate discharge planning and refer appropriate home care services before return to the community.
• Maintain confidentiality of professional information.

Administrative:

• Develop and maintain a directory of community resources useful to residents and families.
• Participate in quality assurance interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Understand and meet government requirements for social service documentation.
• Document progress in meeting residents’ psychosocial needs.

Advocacy:

• Work with the interdisciplinary team to promote resident rights and well-being; address abuse as mandated by law and licensure.
• Identify community changes affecting nursing home residents.
• Collaborate with residents, families, and staff to support self-advocacy and improve quality of life and care.

Experience

• Prefer bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Knowledge of medical case management, geriatric needs, healthcare settings, and funding resources (Medicare Part A/B/C/D, Medicaid, Managed Care, private insurance)
• Imagination and creative ability; ability to work with other professionals; organize and carry out responsibilities efficiently
• Medical knowledge and terminology preferred
• Marketing experience preferred
• Ability to interact in person with potential admissions in a hospital setting
• Multitasking required
• Commitment to the center’s mission and goals
• Ability to exercise independent judgment where procedures cannot be standardized

Job Type: Full Time

Why NHC? We are celebrating our 52nd Anniversary at National Health Care Corporation. We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and a family-oriented work atmosphere with opportunities for growth. Competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.

Benefits: Earned Time Off, Holiday Incentive Pay, Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, 401k with generous company contributions, Competitive Pay, Advancement Opportunities

Work Location: NHC Health Care Lexington, 2993 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169

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