Social Worker - Long Term Care

Pay Range Pay Range:$31.83 - $44.56 Position functions as a member of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Facility Interdisciplinary team as an advocate for LTC residents and potential residents. Performs in a professional manner, respects confidentiality, and demonstrates qualities endorsed by following the seven Standards for Service Excellence outlined in the SEARHC Human Resources Manual. Social Worker makes assessments which can lead to recommendations regarding discharge planning whether from inpatient, LTC, or outpatient setting to/from SEARHC LTC facility.

Social Worker must be knowledgeable in available resources. This position works collaboratively with finance to maximize opportunities for payer resource enrollment and assists patients in enrolling in third party payer coverage. SEARHC is a non‑profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Pay Range Pay Range:$31.83 - $44.56 Position functions as a member of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Facility Interdisciplinary team as an advocate for LTC residents and potential residents. Performs in a professional manner, respects confidentiality, and demonstrates qualities endorsed by following the seven Standards for Service Excellence outlined in the SEARHC Human Resources Manual. Social Worker makes assessments which can lead to recommendations regarding discharge planning whether from inpatient, LTC, or outpatient setting to/from SEARHC LTC facility.

Social Worker must be knowledgeable in available resources. This position works collaboratively with finance to maximize opportunities for payer resource enrollment and assists patients in enrolling in third party payer coverage. SEARHC is a non‑profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

• Interview residents and family members to obtain relevant psycho-social information and determine the effect of illness upon the patient and the patient's family. Assessments can occur in the LTC, inpatient or outpatient setting or at resident’s home or another outside agency/setting.
• Communicate with all LTC staff, medical providers, hospitals, Human Services and State and Federal Agencies, staff members for ancillary departments, Assisted Living Centers, Nursing Homes within and outside the state of Alaska, and the public.
• Develop and implement a social work treatment plan for residents and family members, makes referrals to other community agencies to arrange in-home supportive services and equipment. Serves as lead on making placements in the long-term care setting.
• Provide supportive counseling to residents and families; assists residents and families in understanding and accepting medical recommendations; makes interventions and professional support referrals as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, care conferences, and MDS data collection.
• Manage assigned caseload; documents results of psycho-social assessments and plans in the residents' medical chart. Documentation is timely and meets The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS and departmental standards.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the admission/transfer/discharge programs of the LTC facilities and works collaboratively with the team. Find, develop a strong…