Social Worker

Position Description

Responsible for fostering a climate, policies and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence and dignity. This climate should provide residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being and quality of life. Responsible for identifying psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs. Services will be provided in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics, adherence to Federal, State and Local regulations and governing agencies.

Principal Responsibilities

• Completes social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs; Completed relevant parts of the minimum data set (MDS); Utilizes the minimum data set to guide the care plan.

• Maintains accurate and timely documentation which complies with federal/state regulations, The Company Corporate policy, and specific center practices, including, but not limited to, Advanced Directives, Minimum Data Set, Social Service History and Assessment, Raps, Care Plans, Social Service Progress Notes, Behavior Tracking, monitoring of cognitive and psychosocial changes, PASARR and Discharge Planning documentation, and psych services.

• Supports each resident’s/resident’s right to self-determination; Documents resident/resident refusal of services offered; Informs resident/resident of any therapeutic alternatives to the refused service; Involves others, as appropriate, to help educate the resident/resident about the alternatives.

• Participates in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident that identifies the psychosocial needs/issues of the resident, the goals to be accomplished for those needs/issues, and the appropriate social worker interventions.

• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Certified, licensed, or registered in the state of practice, required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field, including but not limited to Sociology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling and Psychology from an accredited school of social work, required.

• One year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting working directly with geriatric individuals.

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.