Social Worker

Position: Social Worker

Are you looking for a meaningful career that allows you to be an advocate for your patients and their families Come join our team as a Social Worker! The qualified applicant for this position should hold a Bachelorsor Masters degree in social work from an accredited program and have knowledge of the case management process andneeds of geriatric patients including funding resources. NHC fosters an environment of teamwork and provides great growth opportunities in a healthcare setting.

Position Highlights:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• working with individual patients and families toward adjustment to center life and to crises of illness disability and death
• serving in an advocacy role for patients and theirfamilies in expressingdefining and resolving grievances
• coordinating discharge planning functions
• reporting to the Director of Social Work Services the current status of social services and present needs
• participate in developing patient care plans in cooperation with individuals from other disciplines
• maintaining confidentiality of professional information

Job Type: Full Time

Why NHC
We offer a culture of recognition empowerment and fun. At NHC we are all partners (employees) in a family oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.

Experience

• Prefer Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
• Must have knowledge of the medical case management process needs of geriatric patients health care settings working knowledge of funding resources such as Medicare Part A B C and D Medicaid Managed Care and other private insurance
• Must have imagination and creative ability skill in working cooperatively with other professionals ability to organize and carry out responsibilities efficiently and effectively
• Insurance authorization experience preferred
• Medical knowledge and terminology preferred
• Marketing experience preferred
• Ability to interact in person with potential admissions in a hospital setting
• Multitasking is a must
• Commitment to the mission and goals of the center.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment where procedures cannot be standardized.

Benefits
Earned Time Off
Holiday Incentive Pay
Health Dental Vision Disability and Life insurance
401k with generous company contributions
Competitive Pay
Advancement Opportunities

Work Location:
NHC HealthCare Charleston
2230 Ashley Crossing Drive
Charleston SC 29414

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHCs values of honesty and integrity please apply today and find out more about usat