Behavioral Health Social Worker — Long-Term Care

MediLodge of Lansing; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental & Vision

Flexible Pay Options

Education Assistance

401K

HSA/FSA

Job summary

MediLodge of Lansing is looking for a Social Worker to provide psychosocial support to residents and their families in a long-term care setting. The role emphasizes compassionate patient-family engagement and coordination of care with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate brings a social work background with relevant experience and a focus on improving residents’ quality of life. The facility highlights employee focus, growth opportunities, and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: BSSW, MSSW preferred not required.
• Experience: One year of experience in a long-term care environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs resident assessments at admission, during condition change, and annually.
• Creates, reviews and updates care plans and progress notes.
• Coordinates resident visits with outside services such as dental and optical.
• Attends and documents resident council meetings.
• Supports families coping with placement, illness and disabilities, and grieving process.
• Plans discharge with patient, family, and team members.
• Delivers in-service programs on psychosocial issues and patient rights.
• Supervises Social Services Assistants and guides staff.
• Performs other assigned tasks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

BSSW/MSSW preferred

Job description

MediLodge of Lansing is looking for a Social Worker to provide psychosocial support to residents and their families in a long-term care setting. The role emphasizes compassionate patient-family engagement and coordination of care with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate brings a social work background with relevant experience and a focus on improving residents’ quality of life. The facility highlights employee focus, growth opportunities, and competitive benefits.