Geriatric Social Worker: Care Coordination & Discharge

Regency at Troy; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Life Insurance

401K with matching funds

Health insurance

AFLAC.

Tuition Reimbursement

Strong teamwork culture

Job summary

Ciena Healthcare is seeking a dedicated social worker at Regency at Troy in Troy, MI. The role focuses on providing medically-related social services to enhance residents' physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

You will coordinate admissions, evaluations, referrals, and discharge planning in collaboration with families and a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate holds state licensure, a BSW, with a preferred MSW, and values teamwork.

Qualifications

• Current social work licensure in the state.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work required; master's degree preferred.
• One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes admissions, social services evaluations, provides for social services or referrals, and maintains communication with resident and families.
• Assists guests with financial and legal matters (e.g., pensions, referrals to lawyers, referrals to funeral homes for preplanning arrangements).
• Provides discharge planning services (e.g., waiting lists for community congregate living, intake for home care services, transfer arrangements).
• Provides or arranges needed counseling services and psychiatric medication management as indicated.
• Ensures documentation is accurate and timely in MDS care plans.

Skills

Social work communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Ciena Healthcare is seeking a dedicated social worker at Regency at Troy in Troy, MI. The role focuses on providing medically-related social services to enhance residents' physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

You will coordinate admissions, evaluations, referrals, and discharge planning in collaboration with families and a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate holds state licensure, a BSW, with a preferred MSW, and values teamwork.