Social Worker, Patient/Health Advocate
Job in
Roanoke, Roanoke County, Virginia, 24000, USA
Listed on 2026-09-23
Listing for:
Lifelong Health Management Contracts
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-23
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Patient/Health Advocate, Human Services/ Social Work, Mental Health, Clinical Social Worker
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview The social worker works under the supervision of the Director of Social Services or Administrator to assist each patient/resident in reaching their maximum level of social and emotional functioning by promoting, interpreting and advocating their needs to family members and facility interdisciplinary team. It is also the role of the social worker to help promote a smooth working relationship between the Department of Social Services, physician and other disciplines within the facility.
Those tasks include discharge planning, care planning, discharge notifications, PASRR forms, Medicaid applications, psychoactive monitoring, behavior monitoring, social and psychosocial needs of the residents.
What you will do Documentation is completed accurately, including all required components in accordance with Medicare/Medicaid/State survey regulations and is placed on the medical record within the appropriate time frame.
Provides exposure to, and an understanding of those services/programs in LLHARS that can enhance the patient's quality of life and independence as they transition back to their community.
MDS assessments are completed as assigned within the appropriate time frame and without significant corrections.
Referrals from Administration and other disciplines will be acted on within 24 hours including a report of the course of action to be taken.
Resident and family concerns/complaints are addressed within 24 hours, 95% to 100% of the time.
Responsible for all discharge planning, care planning, discharge notifications, PASRR forms, Medicaid applications, psychoactive monitoring, behavior monitoring, and assessment of the social and psychosocial needs of the patients.
Qualifications Education Bachelors Degree, Social Work or Related Field (Required)
Experience Prior work experience in a geriatric or healthcare setting (Preferred)
Completion of Administrator In Training (AIT) Program (Preferred)
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