The Social Worker – Licensed completes and oversees a variety of professional assignments for Long Term and Rehabilitation Care to provide caseworks and treatment services to residents and/or family, using the Minimum Data Set assessment system. Assists resident and family in the Facility with adjustment process, counseling, and problem-solving services.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts discharge planning as needed, including evaluating level of outside support, needed supplies/services, placement, home health care and preparing a discharge summary.
- Conducts social services audits and supports with plans of corrections on a regular and as needed basis.
- Identifies the social, emotional, and financial needs of the residents and arranges appropriate services to meet these needs.
- Maintains records, writes progress notes and updates care plans in accordance with applicable State and Federal Regulations.
- Monitors and evaluates residents’ progress and modify treatment plans accordingly.
- Obtains psychosocial history, assesses resident, and develops care plan.
- Participates in various interdisciplinary meetings such as resident care conferences, behavior management and clinical team meetings.
- Plans, coordinates, and implements support packages to help residents and their families cope in difficult times and overcome dependencies.
- Provides direct services to residents and families through counseling and solving problems.
- Welcomes new residents and families and completes all necessary paperwork for admissions.
- Works collaboratively with outside groups that provide support and services to the residents and patients.
- Works with assigned caseload of residents to assist in adjustment, resolve problems, and provide other forms of support.
- Works with other departments to resolve resident problems.
- All other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS):
- Licensure: Licensed clinical social worker required.
- Education: Master’s or bachelor’s degree from an educational program that is accredited by Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) preferred
- Ability to recognize subtle changes in resident condition.
- At least two (2) years of related experience.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of CMS Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual preferred.
- Must be able to work effectively under time requirements and deadlines, problem-solve when facing unexpected issues, handle interruptions, and prioritize effectively.
- Strong critical thinking, decision-making, delegation, and leadership skills.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Working knowledge of social theories and practices.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Able to lift up to seventy-five (75) pounds.
- Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, twist, crawl, grasp, reach, and occasionally climb.
- Push/pull wheeled carts and chairs weighing up to three hundred (300) pounds or more.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Works in resident rooms and at the unit nursing station with exposure to noise and unpleasant odors.
- Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other infectious diseases.
- Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals and materials.
- Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends, and other positions temporarily when necessary and may be subject to call back during emergency conditions or State/CMS survey activity.
- May be required to work shifts other than those for which normally assigned.
Dobie Road – Ingham County Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
