Overview
The Social Services Worker assesses and addresses the medically related social, emotional, and psychosocial needs of patients and residents. This role develops social service assessments, contributes to interdisciplinary care planning, coordinates support services, and assists with discharge planning and patient advocacy. The Social Services Worker collaborates with physicians, patients, residents, families, and healthcare team members to promote quality outcomes, enhance well-being, and support successful transitions of care.
Responsibilities
- Develop patient and resident social histories, psychosocial assessments, and individualized care plans that identify medically related social and emotional needs.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care plan conferences and contribute to the development and implementation of patient-centered care plans.
- Establish social service goals and action plans that address identified psychosocial, emotional, and support needs.
- Design, develop, and implement social service programs that support patient and resident well-being and comply with regulatory requirements.
- Educate patients, residents, and families regarding patient rights and available support services.
- Provide individual and group support, counseling assistance, and intervention during periods of adjustment, crisis, or need.
- Assist patients, residents, and families with orientation to the care environment and support successful adjustment through individual and group programming.
- Complete required social services documentation, including MDS Social Services sections, progress notes, intervention notes, and related records in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Coordinate discharge planning activities with patients, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members to support continuity of care.
- Participate in staff education, committee activities, family support initiatives, patient safety efforts, and other assigned social services responsibilities.#HCBSLP
Qualifications
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Social Work or a human services field.
- Licensed in accordance with state requirements or eligible for licensure.
- Skills in communication, documentation, assessment, and social work methods and techniques.
- At least one year of experience in a long-term care setting or related healthcare environment.
- Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
Benefits/EEO
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.
