Job detail

Social Worker

Optalis

#Patient Advocacy #Care Plans #Long-term Care #Interdisciplinary Team #Healthcare #Social Work #Community Resources #Resident Rights #Psychosocial Services

Quick overview

The Staff Social Worker provides medically related social services and psychosocial support to residents to ensure their overall well-being. Key duties include conducting assessments, managing discharge planning, and advocating for resident rights within an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements summary

A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field is preferred. Experience in healthcare or long-term care social services is desired, along with the physical ability to move through a facility and lift up to 40 lbs.

bachelor degreeCare PlanningCounselingCrisis InterventionInterdisciplinary CollaborationDischarge PlanningPsychosocial AssessmentsCase DocumentationResident AdvocacyCommunity Resource CoordinationLong-term Care Regulations

Job description

Position Summary

The Staff Social Worker provides medically related social services to residents, ensuring that psychosocial needs are met and that residents attain or maintain their highest practicable well-being. This role advocates for residents' rights, supports discharge planning, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct psychosocial assessments and update care plans based on resident needs.
Provide counseling and supportive services to residents and families.
Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer processes, ensuring appropriate communication with physicians and families.
Facilitate discharge planning, including coordination with community resources and services.
Advocate for resident rights and provide education to staff on psychosocial issues.
Document social services interventions and progress in resident records.
Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and survey preparation.

Skills & Competencies
Knowledge of long-term care social work practices and regulations.
Strong communication and counseling skills.
Ability to work effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary staff.
Organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field preferred.

Preferred

• Experience in long-term care or healthcare social services.

Physical & Work Requirements
Ability to move freely throughout the facility and interact with residents and families.
Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs and pushing wheelchairs as needed.

Personal Attributes

Compassion and empathy
Integrity and confidentiality
Advocacy mindset
Adaptability and resilience

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