LBSW or LMSW Social Worker

Overview

SOCIAL WORKER (LBSW OR LMSW)

POSITION:
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 an environment of teamwork and provides growth opportunities in a healthcare setting. License: LBSW or LMSW. EEO Statement: EOE.

• Complete a social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs.
• Work with individual patients and families toward adjustment to center life and crises of illness, disability, and death.
• Advocate for patients and their families in expressing, defining, and resolving grievances.
• Report to the Director of Social Work Services the current status of social services and present needs.
• Participate in developing a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident that identifies psychosocial needs/issues, goals, and appropriate social worker interventions.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with transitions and adjustments to a long-term care facility.
• Provide support and education to residents/family members to assist understanding of placement and facility issues, and refer to appropriate social service agencies when needed.
• Provide clinical interventions to address catastrophic events during the resident’s stay.
• Coordinate the resident discharge planning process and make referrals for home care services before return to the community.
• Maintain confidentiality of professional information.

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

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

• 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; ability to work with diverse disciplines; understanding of social systems; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge:
  Understanding of medical case management, geriatric patient needs, healthcare settings, and funding resources (Medicare Part A/B/C/D, Medicaid, Managed Care, and other private insurance).
• Other:
  Insurance authorization, medical terminology, and marketing experience are preferred; ability to interact with potential admissions in a hospital setting; multitasking.

• Benefits:
  Earned Time Off, Holiday Incentive Pay, Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, 401k with company contributions, Competitive Pay, Advancement Opportunities.
• Work Location:
  
  NHC Health Care Lexington, 2993 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169.

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