Social Worker, Mental Health

Responsibilities

• Participates in resident care conferences to assist in implementation of care plans.
• Performs assessments on all new residents to obtain history, establish specific goals and to complete the appropriate sections of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and also writes progress notes according to established schedules.
• Assists residents and families with adjustments which follow initial placement. Encourages resident participation in facility activities, co-lead Family Council meeting for residents benefit.
• Identifies and documents changes in affect, behavior or personality. Advises the appropriate personnel.
• Assists in preparing residents and families with implementation of the discharge planning process from the facility (when possible) and completes discharge home follow ups according to the established schedules.
• Intervenes in all resident conflict situations as necessary.
• Assumes duties and attends meetings as directed by the Administrator.
• Assists with the management of the residents finances and with securing funding for skilled nursing care services when indicated.
• Participates in planning and providing staff educational in-services on Residents Rights, substance abuse and on the emotional/social aspect of resident care as needed.
• Acts as a liaison between facility and Norwichtown Rehab staff to foster communication and continuity of care of residents.