Social Worker LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Social Worker LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Job Description
Live the Mission
Life Care Center of West Bridgewater won the Best Nursing Home Award for both short and longterm care from U.S. News and World report for.
CMS 5Star Rating
Position Summary
- The Social Worker plans organizes develops and implements Social Services programs ensure all medicallyrelated emotional and social needs of patients are met in accordance with all applicable laws regulations and Life Care standards.
- Reports to Social Services Director
Education Experience and Licensure/Certifications
- Currently registered/licensed in applicable State (if required by State law). Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment. (Not applicable in Hawaii)
- Bachelors degree in a human services field (which may include gerontology) if working in a facility with 120 or more beds (see State law)
- Two (2) years experience in healthcare social work preferred
Specific Requirements
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of social services practices and procedures as well as the laws regulations and guidelines governing social services functions in the postacute care facility
- Implement and interpret the programs goals objectives policies and procedures of the social services department
- Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates vendors etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Cares Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
- Plan organize develop and implement social services program that meets the medicallyrelated social and emotional needs of patients as well as State Federal corporate and division guidelines
- Act as a patient advocate and provide education to staff regarding patient rights
- Chart appropriately and timely
- Assist patients and families through education financial planning assistance liaison with community agencies etc.
- Followup to evaluate compliance with social services programs and patient plans
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively within an interdisciplinary team
- Sit stand bend lift push pull stoop walk reach and move intermittently during working hours
- Read write speak and understand the English language
- Lift 20 lbs floor to waist lift 20 lbs waist to shoulder lift and carry 20 lbs and push/pull 20 lbs
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
Part-Time
