Social Worker

Life Care Center Of Citrus County

Job Location:

Lecanto, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 08-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Social Worker plans organizes develops and implements Social Services programs ensure all medically-related 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 health-care 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 post-acute 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

Essential Functions

Plan organize develop and implement social services program that meets the medically-related 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.
Follow-up 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

Position SummaryThe Social Worker plans organizes develops and implements Social Services programs ensure all medically-related emotional and social needs of patients are met in accordance with all applicable laws regulations and Life Care standards.Reports to Social Services DirectorEducation Exper...

Position Summary

The Social Worker plans organizes develops and implements Social Services programs ensure all medically-related 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 health-care 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 post-acute 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

Essential Functions

Plan organize develop and implement social services program that meets the medically-related 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.
Follow-up 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