Social Worker MSW

We are a 120-bed not-for-profit nursing facility offering advanced healthcare while providing skilled nursing and rehabilitative services for both long and short term residents. Located on eight beautiful landscaped acres, we also provide sub-acute services, wound care and respite services.

The Mission of Island Nursing and Rehab Center is to provide the highest quality of care to all residents/patients in a manner that ensures respect, dignity, compassion, sensitivity and concern.

The Vision of Island Nursing and Rehab Center is to achieve the highest level of resident/patient care services by focusing on resident/patient satisfaction and to serve as a center of excellence for our specialty programs, as well as a high-quality provider of care to the elderly and physically frail population in our community.

Our innovative facility and growing services offer opportunities to advance your career. We are currently seeking a full time Social Worker to work who will embody the passion and commitment required to deliver the ultimate care for our residents.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Candidate would perform social work duties which include but are not limited to discharge planning, helping the resident and/or his family with social, emotional, economic and rehabilitation concerns.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team to assist in planning care and providing interventions through direct services; and performing all other related duties as assigned.

Meets with new admissions and their family promptly; provides orientation to unit, explains policies and procedures of the facility.

Capable of providing direct social work services and counseling to residents and families, individually or in a group setting as appropriate, according to current standards.

Capable of completing all documentation according to the Policies and Procedures of the Department of Social Services.

Attends weekly Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan meetings and participates in completion of the comprehensive care plan.

Capable of completing MDS+, SCREEN, and other evaluations as required by regulation.

Submits periodic reports to Director of Social Services related to individual residents, as well as special projects.

Assists family with application for Medicaid, SSI, Veterans or other benefits. Works with Finance Department to ensure continuation of benefits.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

MSW from an accredited School of Social Work.

Eligible to be registered as a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) with the New York State Education Department.

Minimum one year post graduate in a hospital or long term care setting preferred.

Experience in casework, group work and family therapy.

We offer an excellent salary, dynamic work environment and a comprehensive benefits package. We do provide an option of free medical insurance to full time employees.

EOE M/F/D/V