Job Description

Northern Neck Health & Rehab in Warsaw, VA is Now Hiring a Full-time Social Worker!

• Salary $65K-75K based on experience
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time off
• FUN and friendly work atmosphere - GREAT leadership team!

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Social Worker to join our team! The Social Worker plays a vital role in supporting residents and their families by addressing social, emotional, and psychological needs. This position ensures that residents' rights are respected, care plans are person-centered, and discharge planning is coordinated effectively.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, human resource field, including, but not limited to Sociology, special education, rehabilitative counseling, and psychology.
• Licensure/Certification: Must meet state requirements for licensure or certification as a Social Worker.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of supervised social work experienmce working directly with residents in a healthcare setting
• Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills Empathy, patience, and cultural competence Familiarity with state and federal regulations affecting long-term care Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychosocial assessments upon admission and as needed to identify resident needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide supportive counseling to residents and families to assist with emotional adjustment to facility placement, medical diagnoses, and end-of-life issues.
• Coordinate discharge planning, including arranging for home care, outpatient services, or alternative placements.
• Advocate for residents' rights and ensure their psychosocial well-being.
• Assist residents and families in accessing community resources such as Medicaid, Medicare, long-term care insurance, and other services.
• Participate in care conferences, departmental meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Respond to and help resolve grievances or concerns from residents and families.
• May require occasional evening or weekend hours to meet resident needs or attend family meetings.

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