Social Worker Full Time

Eventide in Lincoln NE is seeking a Social Worker to work full time Monday-Friday

The Social Worker provides leadership assistance and direction in meeting the needs of the residents families and staff relating to the social services provided at Eventide.

Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelors degree in Social Work by an accredited college or university preferred.
• Previous healthcare social work experience in long term care preferred.
• Current Certified Social Worker license in NE preferred.
• Must be in good standing in all states in which licensure is or was held.

Essential Job Duties:

• Assists with the process of resident admissions transfers and discharges. Completes all necessary documentation and screenings according to the federal state and local rules and regulations.
• Is knowledgeable about Eventides offerings and provides more detailed information on Eventides continuum of care to prospective clients and families.
• Provides information counseling referrals orientation and education for staff residents families and the community and is available as a resource to other providers and interested parties.
• Acts as a facility resource to provide intervention with difficult resident and family issues utilizing grievance and conflict resolution skills.
• Coordinates and facilitates resident care conferences including initial quarterly change of condition special needs and discharge conferences.
• Assures social services documentation is completed according to federal state local and facility policies and procedures.
• Assists in the planning of resident care services as they apply to the psychosocial needs of the residents and families.
• In conjunction with resident care team constantly assesses the appropriate placement of current residents on individual units.
• Participates in meetings to further enhance the social services program.
• Assumes other responsibilities as requested by supervisor.
• Continually updates knowledge base and skills by attending in-services continuing education programs and interdepartmental staff meetings. Serves on committees as requested.
• Updates department policies and procedures as needed.

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