Social Worker, Mental Health

The Social Worker is responsible for providing case management,discharge planning,andcounselingservicesto residentsandfamiliesofthe

Nursing

Home. In addition,theSocial

Workermaintainscontactwithcommunityagenciesand individuals who can contribute to a comprehensive plan of care when appropriate, and within the context of maintaining confidentiality.

• PreferrablyLMSW,MSWorBSW
• KnowledgeofMDS
  3.0
• Knowledge of Sigma Care
• Bilingualwithgood communication skills in both English and Spanish
• 2 Years of social work experience with older adults.

• Work cooperatively with colleagues and other staff
• Assessment of the social, emotional and physical needs of the residents and their families.
• Exhibits knowldge of MDS 3.0
• Facilitate, participate and organize (as necessary) interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• Maintain contact with community organizations to secure resources for residents.
• Timely documentation in medical charts.
• Participate in in-service education programs.
• Facilitate the grievance procedure upon resident or family request.
• Assists CCP team in formulating an appropriate discharge plan for residents returning to the community.
• Assumes all other duties as assigned by the Nursing Home Administrator and The Director of Social Services.
• Must have patience, tact, and cherrful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently fuctioning.

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day.
• Must be able to speak English (language) in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the postiton.
• Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel in Social Services and other departments.
• Must be good in mental health and emotional stability.

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Full-Time
• Monday to Friday

• In-person

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off

** Having worked in a Nursing Home setting is a plus**