Social Worker, Mental Health

Description

Position Summary:

Social Worker ensures compliance in accordance with federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and established policies and procedures of Winner Regional Health. Medically related emotional and social needs and rights of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis. Complete resident interviews and assessments for MDS and related cycle as assigned (CAA’s and care plans). Schedule, attend, and participate in care plan conferences.

Coordinate mental health support services. Oversight of plan for prevention of abuse, neglect and exploitation. Coordinate grievance and concern follow up and tracking. Assist with behavior management interventions. Attend and participate in LTC Medicare meetings and notify residents/responsible parties of changes in the status including issuing Medicare notices related to coverage. Work with QAPI for overall facility improvement. Document services provided in resident medical records.

Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school of social work or a Bachelor’ degree in human services including but not limited to sociology, special education, psychology, rehabilitation, and counseling.

Must be a licensed Social Worker in the state of South Dakota

Normal working hours are eight-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. May need to occasionally work nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on workload. Initial Tuberculosis (TB) test and drug screening is required by Winner Regional Health. Rubella titer will also be drawn upon hire and immunization is required if no past exposure or indication of immunization.

Required to wear name tag provided by WRH and to follow the dress code of WRH.

Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to deal with people in a professional manner. One year supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting working directly with patients/residents.

Director of Nursing

Function Explanation

Honesty
- We will do the right thing at all times, even if it is difficult, maintaining strong, ethical practices. We protect the confidentiality of others, including patients, staff and the facility as a whole. We will take responsibility for our actions

Expertise
- We will demonstrate superior judgment, training and skill, at all times, demonstrating professionalism while doing so. We will perform all aspects of our job to the best of our ability, utilizing all resources and tools available.

Approachability
- We will be non-judgmental, friendly, and open, and willing to listen to everyone we come into contact with while performing our duties. We are humble and learn from others.

Respect
- We will be understanding and sensitive to others’ feelings; caring and responding in a manner that sets them at ease, keeping the situation in perspective without minimizing others’ feelings or reactions. We will listen to others with full attention in a sincere, civil fashion, being careful not to be judgmental of the speaker. We maintain composure when facing conflict and avoid jumping to conclusions and defaming another’s name.

Teamwork
- We willingly work together with a common approach, trusting and supporting members of our organization, using our skills and resources, sharing information to achieve a common aim.

Accountability
- Promote staff involvement. Respond to employee and/or customer concerns in a timely manner. Attend and participate in continuing education, meetings and seminars.

Communication
- Develop and maintain effective communication at all levels. Notify your manager and LTC staff of scheduled absences.

Integrity
- Make an effort to know the directors and facility employees. Abide by and support employees in Winner Regional Health Code of Conduct for Employees. Treat all employees with respect and fairness.

Mentor
- Empower Create an environment where all employees are valued…