Social Worker, Mental Health

Part Time Social Worker position at Encore Parkside

Social Worker shares the responsibility of identifying and providing appropriate interventions related to the social and emotional needs of our long-term care residents. Assists with arranging services to meet the needs of residents. Social Worker acts as a liaison between the resident, family, facility staff, and the community.

• Visits resident(s) upon admission to assess the social, emotional ane environmental needs of the resident(s) and monitors on an ongoing basis.

• Prepares and maintains required documentation/assessments as regulated by local, state and federal agencies and as problems/situations occur.

• Participates in ongoing evaluation of the residents' needs and goals through resident care plan meetings.

• Monitors adherence to plan of care and flow of information. Provides continuing contact with resident/family to coordinate ongoing care. Provides crisis intervention, reassessment and uncovers problems as they occur in the delivery of services.

• Provides counseling and emotional support in relation to health/social needs and plan of care. Provides ongoing emotional support to residents and families to enable them to cope with difficulties and proper utilization of services.

• Acts as liaison between resident/family and relevant professionals, programs, agencies, etc. to help resident secure services needed and make preferences known.

• Coordinates discharge planning. Participates in internal transfers throughout each community as the need arises.

• Coordinates the placement of residents to alternative care facilities when necessary.

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

• One or two years previous experience in medical setting, preferably nursing home based

• Skills needed in group process and communications, both verbally and written

• Ability to interact with other professionals in a teamwork manner.

This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration, however its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.