Social Worker Per Diem
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Job Location:
Bridgeport, WV - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 30 - 36
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Social Worker MSW (Per Diem)
Location: Bridgeport CT
Employment Type: Per Diem
Department: Nursing
Summary: Provides casework and counseling services to Residents and their families.
Shift: Days
Duties:
Essential Responsibilities:
1. Experienced with skilled nursing (LTC) assessing the needs of patients/residents and families providing support and guidance developing and coordinating discharge plans referrals to appropriate agencies MDS Care Planning.
2. Facilitate discussion with resident/patient responsible parties and staff regarding concerns. Facilitate meetings with responsible parties and support groups as necessary. Make notations in medical record. Maintain complaint log.
3. Participate in designing and on occasion present in-services to Mozaic Senior Life staff regarding issues related to resident rights and psychosocial needs of the elderly. Supervise graduate and undergraduate students in social work and/or volunteers as time permits.
4. Coordinate and complete investigation of any abuse allegations submitting written reports as requested.
5. Represent the resident/patient in court matters when necessary.
6. Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Masters Degree in Social Work preferred.
Experience:1-3 years clinical experience with the elderly population preferably in a LTC setting
Licensure: MSW preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to handle multiple demands and deadlines; Ability to communicate effectively; Ability to utilize various software packages to carry out position responsibilities.
This description of responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
