Social Worker
Bethea Retirement Community·Darlington County, South Carolina
Bethea Retirement Community·Darlington County, South Carolina
The Social Worker provides supportive social work services to healthcare and rehabilitation residents to help them achieve their highest level of function, joy, and purpose. This role involves identifying and addressing residents' social, emotional, and psychological needs while ensuring compliance with professional standards and regulations.
Description The Social Worker provides supportive social work services to health care and rehabilitation residents while enabling them to attain and maintain the highest level of function which will bring joy and purpose to their lives. Performs a professional social service role in a manner that meets professional standards and complies with federal and state regulations. Works collaboratively to support the Mission and Values of SCBMA.
Requirements: Essential
Identify and provide for residents’ social, emotional and psychological needs and aid in development of the resident’s full potential Assist in resident admission and discharge, as needed Participate in care planning, utilizing the minimum data set (MDS) to guide the care plan Maintain accurate and timely documentation complying with federal and state regulations and community procedures including MDS assessments, social service progress notes and care plans Coordinate services regarding resident care and resources for families Coordinate hospice referrals as needed Communicate with families and/or person responsible of resident changes such as transfer, room change or discharge Order needed equipment and/or provide resources on behalf of rehabilitation residents being discharged Assist in communicating with residents, families and/or responsible parties concerning health status or coping with facility placement, physical illness and disabilities of the resident, end of life and grieving process. Act as the designated resident advocate, recognizing the contribution of all staff members in this role Facilitate proper procedure on initiation/completion of grievance reports, documenting and following organization standards and regulatory requirements Supervise Assistant Social Worker, if needed Maintain Medicare certification/recertification notices in compliance with federal regulations Maintain a working knowledge of federal and state regulations, as related to the position Ensure compliance with all regulations from DHEC, Fire and Safety, OSHA, Labor Laws, etc and adhere to HIPAA confidentiality standards. Other duties as assigned
Market context
Social worker roles in South Carolina are often tied to healthcare and long-term care settings, where demand is shaped by resident transitions, care coordination, and compliance needs. These positions are competitive because employers look for candidates who can manage admissions and discharges, contribute to MDS-guided care planning, and keep documentation aligned with federal and state rules. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare expectations from the original posting, then tailor your application to show experience with interdisciplinary communication and resource coordination.
