Social Worker, Mental Health

Social Worker
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our team at Hertford Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Hertford, NC. As a Social Worker, you will play a critical role in ensuring the well-being of our residents by providing emotional support, counseling, and advocacy.

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Social Worker
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our team at Hertford Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Hertford, NC. As a Social Worker, you will play a critical role in ensuring the well-being of our residents by providing emotional support, counseling, and advocacy.
Job Summary
In keeping with our organization s goal of improving the lives of our residents, the Social Worker will manage the day-to-day operations of the Social Services Department and be responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the social services function. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social work, excellent communication skills, and a passion for working with seniors.
Responsibilities

• Keep up-to-date evaluation documentation on each resident s activities at the facility, complying with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• Attend scheduled care conferences and identify and interpret psychosocial needs of residents for inclusion in the care plan.
• Assist with the coordination, intake, admission, and resident transfer within the facility.
• Coordinate the inspection of residents  belongings to ensure they are properly labeled and inventoried.
• Attend Interdisciplinary Team and Unit Care conferences, assess residents for psychosocial groups, and supervise implementation and documentation.
• Mediate issues that arise among residents, families, and staff.
• Provide linkage with appropriate community resources by maintaining knowledge of other systems, making referrals, and identifying unmet needs.
• Develop a comprehensive discharge plan in collaboration with residents, residents  families, multidisciplinary staff, and referral agencies.
• Provide informal counseling when needed to uncover any problems that might interfere with residents  socialization and participation in activities.
• Establish, develop, maintain, and update filing systems for the Social Services Department.
• Operate the Social Services Department within budgetary guidelines and limitations.
• Complete annual performance reviews of all subordinate staff, provide guidance and education, and counsel and discipline as necessary.
• Report all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment, and supply issues to appropriate persons.

• New added bonuses and perks
• Paid orientation
• Very supportive management
• Employee discounts
• Very High No Frills rates
• Same day pay option
• Employee Engagement program
• Staff appreciation lunches and giveaways
• Company Swag
• Annual raises
• Opportunities for advancement
• University partner, offering tuition assistance to staff and dependents

• Bachelor s degree in social work or similar field
• Two years  experience in a social worker role, preferably in a health care setting